Who Rules?

What is the main characteristic of an autocracy?

• Power is held by the people

• Power is held by a small group of people

• Power is held by one person

• Power is held by religious leaders

In a monarchy, how is the next king or queen determined?

• Through a democratic election

• By appointment from the current king or queen

• By birthright as the oldest child of the current king or queen

• By winning a battle against other contenders

What is the main difference between a dictatorship and a representative democracy?

• Dictatorship has multiple leaders, while representative democracy has one

• Dictatorship gives power to the people, while representative democracy gives power to a small group

• Dictatorship has absolute control by one leader, while representative democracy has elected leaders

• Dictatorship is based on religious law, while representative democracy is based on secular law

What is the primary role of citizens in a representative democracy?

• To directly govern the country

• To elect leaders who govern the country

• To follow the orders of the king or queen

• To overthrow the government and establish anarchy

What is an oligarchy?

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by the people

• A government ruled by a dictator

What is an anarchy?

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by the people

• A state of absence of government or control

What is a theocracy?

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by the people

• A government ruled by a dictator

Which form of government recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

Which form of government involves citizens directly participating in the day-to-day work of governing the country?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

Where would you put theocracy on the chart?

• Under monarchy

• Under oligarchy

• Under democracy

• Under anarchy