Types of Government Vocabulary

Front

What is a government in which one person has all the power?

Back

Autocracy

Front

Which type of government is an autocratic style where the leader comes to power through their family line?

Back

Absolute monarchy

Front

In which type of government is the leader's power limited and shared with an elected legislature?

Back

Constitutional Monarchy

Front

What type of government involves citizens electing people to make laws on their behalf?

Back

Representative democracy

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

What is a type of government where no one is in control?

Back

Anarchy

Front

What type of government is ruled by a small group of people?

Back

Oligarchy

Front

Which form of government is characterized by religious leaders controlling the state?

Back

Theocracy

Front

In which type of government do citizens have the power to make decisions about laws themselves?

Back

Direct Democracy

Front

What type of government is led by a ruler who has absolute power and authority, often obtained by force?

Back

Dictatorship