Types of Government

Which type of government gains its power from wealth, military, social position or religion?

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

People can get involve in a democracy by....

• participate in voting

• protest laws

• write to representatives

• all of the above

Who is the leader of a monarchy?

• King / Queen

• Emperor

• Prime minister

• All of the above

What is the similarity between a dictatorship and absolute monarchy ?

• citizens participate in the government

• no limitation of power

• rules with inherited power

• power is taken by force

What is the benefit of oligarchy ?

• Quick decision making

• Decisions tend to favor the people

• No diversity in political values

• Fair and reliable election process

Which government is most similar to a democracy?

• dictatorship

• constitutional monarchy

• absolute monarchy

• oligarchy

What is a characteristic that best describe a dictatorship?

• Decisions can be made quickly.

• Decisions are made slowly.

• Too many changes of who is in power

• Citizens can contribute to decisions making

What is the benefit of indirect democracy?

• Everyone agrees

• The minority group never gets their way

• It is efficient

• few people do voting