Exploring Different Types of Government

What is the main characteristic of anarchy?

• Rule by a small group of people

• Rule by a religious leader

• Absence of government

• Rule by a king or queen

Which of the following is an example of anarchy?

• A kingdom ruled by a queen

• A society with no rules or government

• A country with a president

• A classroom with a strict teacher

In a monarchy, who holds the power?

• A religious leader

• A king or queen

• The citizens

• A small group of people

What is a constitutional monarchy?

• A monarchy ruled by a small group of people

• A monarchy ruled by a religious leader

• A monarchy where the king or queen is a figurehead

• A monarchy where the king or queen has absolute power

What defines an oligarchy?

• Rule by a small group of people

• Rule by a religious leader

• Rule by the citizens

• Rule by a king or queen

In a theocracy, who holds the power?

• The citizens

• A small group of people

• A king or queen

• A religious leader

Which of the following is a characteristic of authoritarianism?

• Rule by a religious leader

• Use of fear and force to maintain power

• Rule by the citizens

• Rule by a small group of people

Which of the following is an example of an authoritarian leader?

• Kim Jong-un

• The President of the United States

• The Pope

• The Queen of England

What is a direct democracy?

• A system where citizens elect representatives

• A system where a king or queen rules

• A system where all citizens have a say in government

• A system where a religious leader holds power

What type of democracy does the United States have?

• Theocracy

• Representative democracy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Direct democracy