Types of Government

Which type of government is being described? Today is the first Tuesday in November. Today is Election Day! Everyone who is over eighteen years old has the right to vote for the leader of his/her country.

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

Which type of government is being described? Mufasa, the king has died. Simba is the heir to the throne. Simba's wicked uncle plots to become the pride's new king.

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

What type of government is ruled by a single person who has total control of all aspects of the citizens' lives?

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

A dictator controls education.

• true

• false

Which phrase describes an oligarchy?

• one person in charge of everyone

• rule by a few

• a government for the people and by the people

• anything goes; no rules

What type of government is being described? Fidel Castro held total authority over the citizens of Cuba and punished any citizen that opposed him.

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

How would you describe an emperor who has total control over everyone in the empire?

• democracy

• absolute monarchy

• constitutional monarchy

• dictatorship

A government that has complete control over every aspect of its citizens' lives.

• limited government

• unlimited government

What type of government is being described? "Today is Coronation Day! The prince will become the country's king !"

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

Who makes important decisions in an oligarchy?

• king

• senators

• citizens

• small group of powerful leaders