Unit 1 Quiz 1: Types of Govt, Ch.4, Political Parties Video #40

An absence of rulers/government. This happens during times of revolution or significant turmoil.

• Anarchy
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Dictatorship
• Democracy

Power rests with a small, wealthy group of people.

• Oligarchy
• Anarchy
• Monarchy
• Dictatorship
• Democracy

Ruled by a single person that often inherits power. Power is limited or absolute.

• Monarchy
• Anarchy
• Oligarchy
• Dictatorship
• Democracy

Ruled by a single leader who was not fairly elected. Uses force to keep control.

• Dictatorship
• Anarchy
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Democracy

The government is elected by the people. Everyone who is eligible to vote has the opportunity to do so.

• Democracy
• Anarchy
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Dictatorship

Leaders follow a certain religion and are thought to rule on behalf of god.

• Theocracy
• Anarchy
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Dictatorship

Religious teachings and laws are one in the same.

• Theocracy
• Anarchy
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Dictatorship

In this type of democracy, citizens vote for laws and rules themselves.

• Direct Democracy
• Representative Democracy
• Oligarchic Democracy

In this type of democracy, citizens vote for other people to pass laws and make decisions on their behalf.

• Direct Democracy
• Representative Democracy
• Oligarchic Democracy

There are two major ways in which citizens can play an active role in the government. Which one involves campaigning and potentially being elected into public office?

• The acquisition of governmental power
• Playing a role in influencing government