Forms of Government

What do an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?

• The head of state is chosen by Parliament
• Their citizens decide public issues for themselves
• Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people
• A single individual or small group exercises control over government

What did communism and socialism have in common?

• They often resulted in brutal dictatorships and economic stagnation
• They believed that the ideal society was one in which the government abolished all forms of private property
• They both promoted a violent social revolution in which workers would take control of the government
• They believed that government should provide services to the community to raise the average standard of living

Which form of government gives the most power to ordinary citizens?

• autocracy
• oligarchy
• absolute monarchy
• representative democracy

Which statement describes a socialist government?

• Primary political power rests with local governments
• Taxes are low, but government services are extremely limited
• The government owns several basic industries and provides many services at no cost
• Private property is abolished and all goods and services are provided to citizens by the government

The United States uses which form of government?

• Direct democracy
• Absolute monarchy
• Representative democracy
• Oligarchy

Which statement applies to all types of monarchies?

• Their ruler holds absolute power, unlimited by Parliaments or constitutions
• The monarch inherits his or her power
• They combine the executive and legislative branches
• The monarch's power, whether total or limited, is establish in a written constitution

A form of government in which the power to govern is directly in the hands of the people rather than elected representatives:

• Autocracy
• Oligarchy
• Communism
• Direct democracy

Representative democracy is also known as:

• Confederal
• Republic
• Socialist
• Dictatorship

The way a government is structured:

• Oligarchy
• Form of Government
• Direct democracy
• Autocracy

A military leader who becomes the head of a country, often by force:

• Dictator
• Oligarch
• Governor
• Socialist