Forms of Government

Which form of government is governed by a King or Queen?

• Anarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

This form of government exists when a single ruler has absolute control over people'd lives:

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

A Monarchy can be like which of the following if it is not limited by a constitution?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Anarchy

• Theocracy

The person in this image is known as which of the following?

• Monarch

• Dictator

• Democratically elected President

• None of the above

What can someone expect to find in a society ruled by a dictator?

• Government controls most aspects of life.
  
• Religious beliefs are supported by the government.
• The government is considered a servant of ordinary citizens.
• Citizens can publicly speak out against their ruler's policy

North Koreans have to vote, but have only ONE political party [choice]. What can you conclude?

• The country is a representative democracy.
• There are many political parties in North Korea.
• 
  It sounds like a democracy, but is actually a dictatorship.
• North Korea is a theocracy.

Which feature characterizes a theocratic government

• The existence of multiple political parties.
• Enforcement of religious laws.
  
• A written constitution.
• Direct elections for governmental decisions.

What is a government?

• a group of corporations that control laws
• a group of people who overthrow the leaders
• a nation that has no leaders
• a person or group of people who control a country

A queen rules a nation.  When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter.  What kind of government does this nation have?

• a monarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• a representative democracy

A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution.  He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him.  What kind of government does this nation have?

• a monarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• an oligarchy