1.2 Cool Down: Types of Governments

Where is the birthplace of direct democracy?

• Greece

• Rome

• United States

Where is the birthplace of the republic?

• United States

• Rome

• Greece

Which country has a constitutional monarchy?

• United Kingdom

• Greece

• Europe

Which type of government uses propaganda, military power, and terror to maintain its power?

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Communism

• Authoritarian

Which form of government does the United States have?

• republic

• direct democracy

• oligarchy

Match the following types of government with the correct definition.

• king/queen rules with absolute power

• Absolute Monarchy

• citizens choose lawmakers

• Constitutional Monarchy

• the people vote firsthand

• Direct Democracy

• power of ruler limited by constitution

• Indirect Democracy/ Republic

Which of the following is NOT an example of a totalitarian government?

• Dictatorship

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Authoritarian

Match the following types of governments with their correct definition.

• govmt owns all property and businesses

• Communism

• power is confined to a small group

• Totalitarian

• ONE controls every aspect of life

• Oligarchy