Comparing Government Systems

What is a democracy?

• A democracy is a form of government where the power is vested in the people.

• A democracy is a form of government where the power is vested in the military.

• A democracy is a form of government where the power is vested in the corporations.

• A democracy is a form of government where the power is vested in the monarch.

What is a dictatorship?

• A dictatorship is a form of government where citizens elect their leaders.

• A dictatorship is a form of government where everyone has equal power.

• A dictatorship is a form of government where one person or a small group holds absolute power and authority.

• A dictatorship is a form of government where power is shared among multiple groups.

What is a monarchy?

• A monarchy is a form of government where a single person, known as a monarch, rules the country.

• A monarchy is a form of government where multiple people rule the country.

• A monarchy is a form of government where the military rules the country.

• A monarchy is a form of government where citizens vote for the ruler.

What is a republic?

• A republic is a form of government where the country is considered a public matter, not the private concern or property of the rulers.

• A republic is a form of dictatorship

• A republic is a system where power is inherited by bloodline

• A republic is a type of monarchy

What is a theocracy?

• A theocracy is a form of government in which the military is the primary governing body.

• A theocracy is a form of government in which a religious institution is the source from which all authority derives.

• A theocracy is a form of government in which a single individual holds all political power.

• A theocracy is a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders based on merit.

Which government system is characterized by rule by the people?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

Which government system is characterized by rule by a king or queen?

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

Which government system is characterized by rule by religious leaders?

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy