Government Forms Review

What is an autocracy?

• A government ruled by a king and queen.

• A government where one person has all the power.

• A government ruled by a small group of people.

• A government where citizens directly make laws.

Which of the following best describes a direct democracy?

• Citizens elect leaders to represent them.

• Citizens directly participate in lawmaking.

• A small group of people controls the government.

• One person rules with absolute power.

In a theocracy, who is considered the ultimate authority?

• The military.

• The king or queen.

• God or a divine being.

• The people.

Match the government form to its definition: Monarchy In this country, the government is led by a king who appoints ministers to help govern. There are no elections, and the laws are based on religious principles.

• Norway

• Saudi Arabia

• Canada

• Switzerland

Match the government form to its definition: Dictatorship In this country, one leader has complete control over the government and the people. Elections are held, but there is only one candidate to vote for, so citizens have no choice.

• North Korea

• United States

• United Kingdom

• South Africa

In this country, citizens elect leaders to make laws and govern on their behalf. Leaders serve for set terms, and regular elections are held.

• Brazil

• Saudi Arabia

• North Korea

• Iran

In this country, citizens vote directly on laws and policies multiple times a year. They can even propose and vote on new laws themselves.

• Switzerland

• United States

• Canada

• Germany

In this country, laws are based on religious principles, and the government recognizes a divine being as the ultimate authority. However, citizens still elect their leaders.

• Iran

• Italy

• United Kingdom

• Denmark

This type of government does not currently exist as a structured system. However, it is characterized by a lack of centralized authority, with everyone governing themselves.

• Somalia

• Anarchy

• Venezuela

• North Korea

Saudi Arabia has a king who appoints a council to help govern. There are no elections, and the laws are based on Islamic principles.

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

• Representative Democracy