Types of Government and Their Impact on Society

The video tutorial by Kaeleigh explores different types of government, focusing on autocracy, democracy, and oligarchy. It explains the roles and characteristics of each type, such as the supreme power in autocracy, the rule of the people in democracy, and the rule of the few in oligarchy. The video also highlights the importance of understanding civics to become informed citizens.

What is one of the primary roles of a government?

• To provide free food

• To entertain citizens

• To organize sports events

• To make laws and collect taxes

In an autocracy, who holds the power?

• A religious council

• A single leader

• The citizens

• A group of elected officials

What is a characteristic of a dictatorship?

• Power is shared among many

• Disagreement with the government is illegal

• Leaders are elected by citizens

• Laws are based on religious texts

How do citizens participate in a democracy?

• By being appointed by the king

• By voting for leaders

• By joining a religious council

• By inheriting power

What is a direct democracy?

• Citizens vote for representatives

• A king makes all the decisions

• Citizens vote on every law and decision

• A small group of people make decisions

In a representative democracy, who makes the laws?

• Religious leaders

• A small group of wealthy individuals

• Elected representatives

• The king

What defines an oligarchy?

• Rule by the people

• Rule by religious texts

• Rule by a single leader

• Rule by a few individuals

Which type of government is ruled by a small group of wealthy individuals?

• Aristocracy

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

In a theocracy, who governs the country?

• Military generals

• A single monarch

• Elected officials

• Religious leaders

Why is it important to learn about civics?

• To entertain friends

• To win political debates

• To be an informed citizen

• To become a better athlete