Forms of Government Quiz!

This form of government means there is ONE person in charge. People have few, if any, rights.

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

This form of government means a small group of people in charge (usually the very wealthy or powerful in a society). They mostly make decisions that benefit them only!

• Direct Democracy

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

This type of government means a king or queen is in charge. Typically, their child will inherit power upon their death.

• Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Capitalism

• Theocracy

This type of government means that priests rule in the name of God or a god.

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Theocracy

• Anarchy

This type of government means NO formal laws, rules, or government - anything goes!

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Communism

• Anarchy

This type of government means that people elect representatives to work for and vote on their behalf.

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Communism

• Capitalism

This form of government means citizens participate directly in democracy by voting on laws or decisions without representatives.

• Fascism

• Capitalism

• Direct Democracy

• Communism

An economic (and political) system where private companies and individuals own and control businesses and compete to try to make the most profit

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Godism

An economic (and political) system that envisions a society where resources are shared equally and businesses are owned by the community rather than privately and for profit.

• Jeopardy

• Patriarchy

• Feudalism

• Communism

Canada's current system of government is...

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Representative Democracy

• Anarchy