Types of government

What do all the governments in the world have in common?

There are many different ______ of government.

A government in which one person has all the power.

What are the two types of autocracy?

• dictator

• monarchy

• monarch

• dictatorship

Who rules the country in a monarchy?

• a king

• many kings

• a queen

• some queens

The king or queen.

How do monarchs usually come to power?

• through their bravery and courage

• through bribery and corruption

• through their family line

• through elections

Who in the family line is usually the next monarch?

• the dead monarch's eldest child

• the current monarch's youngest child

• the current monarch's eldest child

• the current monarch's middle child

What is true about monarchies in modern times?

• they are subject to the country's constitution

• they are above the country's constitution

• they usually control other parts of government

• they usually share power with other parts of government

A form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens' lives.