WorksheetsTypes of Governments
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which type of government is an autocracy?
Theocracy
Anarchy
Oatmeal
Dictatorship
Which type of government grants power by birth and by the church?
Dictatorship
Absolute Monarchy
Oligrachy
Democracy
What kind of government is run by religious leaders?
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Anarchy
Which one is an Oligarchy?
A government run by a small, usually wealthy group seeking to maintain power and control.
The absence of government.
Rules by force.
Granted power by birth and by the church.
Match the following types of governments
People elect their local legislator, and the legislature elects the leader
Parliamentary Democracy
People elected their leaders
Representative Democracy
Where people get to vote on everything
Direct Democracy
One person runs government and is above the law
Dictatorship
No leader, no government
Anarchy
Match the following types of government
Autocracy
one person has all of the power
Democracy
Citizens hold the power
Theocracy
government laws are based off of religious beliefs
Oligarchy
Rule by a small group
A type of government in which citizens have a direct say in the day-to-day work of governing the country. (a)
Anarchy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
In a (a) citizens are directly involved in governing a county, while in a (b) citizens elect other citizens to govern the country.
direct democracy
representative government
monarchy
theocracy
A type of government that is actually a complete lack of government where no one is in control (a)
Anarchy
Theocracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
DIrect Democracy
Representative Democracy
Type of government where citizens vote on ALL major decisions (a)
Direct democracy
Parliamentary democracy
Presidential democracy
Representative democracy
Match the following type of government with the description.
Oligarchy
small group of people make most government decisions for their benefit
Dictatorship
one individual holds complete political power, citizens have no influence
Anarchy
there is no government
Monarchy
power is inherited by a king or queen
Democracy
people elect representatives who will represent the citizens of the country
A ruler has unlimited power. Power is often attained though fear and/or force. (a)
democracy
theocracy
dictatorship
absolute monarchy
A type of government in which a small group of people rules. (a)
Anarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Match the following government to its rightful description
Indirect Democracy
Republic or Representative Government
Direct Democracy
Each person gets 1 vote & majority rules
Authoritarian Government
Dictatorship
Absolute Monarchy
Rule by king/queen (inherited power)
Constitutional Monarchy
King/queen share pwr with the parliament
A government ruled by a few powerful people is called a (a)
oligarchy
monarchy
Tyranny
aristocracy
In a (a) the government is ruled by a small group of people.
Oligarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
In a (a) a king or queen rules a country
monarchy
oligarchy
dictatoship
democracy
A type of government that does not have a constitution detailing the power given to its leaders (a)
Limited Government
Unlimited Government
Religious leaders typically hold absolute authority. (a)
democracy
theocracy
dictatorship
monarchy
A (a) government is made up of people chosen by their towns to represent them.
representative
totalitarian
absolute
authoritarian
A country that elects representatives is called a (a) .
republic
revolution
siege
independence
Which type of government is characterized by a single leader with absolute power, often taken by force?
A) Democracy
B) Dictatorship
C) Oligarchy
D) Theocracy
In which type of government do citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?
A) Direct Democracy
B) Representative Democracy
C) Monarchy
D) Anarchy
What type of government is ruled by a king or queen, where the position is usually inherited?
A) Oligarchy
B) Theocracy
C) Monarchy
D) Dictatorship
Which type of government is controlled by a small group of people, often from the same social, economic, or political class?
A) Democracy
B) Oligarchy
C) Theocracy
D) Anarchy
