Forms of Government

What is an oligarchy?

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by the people

• A government ruled by a single person

What is a theocracy?

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by the people

• A government ruled by a single person

What is an anarchy?

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by the people

• A government with no control or everyone in control

What is an autocracy?

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by the people

• A government ruled by a single person

What is a monarchy?

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by the people

• A government ruled by a king or queen

What is a dictatorship?

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by the people

• A government ruled by a single leader with absolute control

What is a representative democracy?

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by the people through elected representatives

• A government ruled by a single person

What is a direct democracy?

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by the people through elected representatives

• A government ruled by the people directly

How do citizens hold power in a democracy?

• By electing leaders to represent their rights and interests

• By following religious law

• By being part of a small ruling group

• By having a single leader with absolute control

What is the difference between Hobbes and Locke's views on government?

• Hobbes believed in an absolute monarchy, while Locke believed in a limited government with consent of the governed.

• Hobbes believed in a limited government with consent of the governed, while Locke believed in an absolute monarchy.

• Both Hobbes and Locke believed in an absolute monarchy.

• Both Hobbes and Locke believed in a limited government with consent of the governed.