Types of Government

The video explains three main types of governments: democracies, oligarchies, and autocracies, focusing on who holds decision-making power. It details direct and indirect democracies, oligarchies, and autocracies, including monarchies and dictatorships. The video also covers socialism and communism as economic systems, noting that they are not government types but influence how governments operate. Finally, it emphasizes that governments can change over time, but their type is determined by who has decision-making power.

Which of the following is NOT a main type of government discussed in the video?

• Democracy

• Socialism

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

In a direct democracy, how are major decisions made?

• By elected representatives

• By a small group of leaders

• By a single ruler

• By voting on every major decision

What is another name for an indirect democracy?

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Monarchy

In an oligarchy, who holds the decision-making power?

• Elected representatives

• The entire community

• A single ruler

• A small group of leaders

Which type of autocracy is ruled by a king or queen?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

What distinguishes an absolute monarchy from a constitutional monarchy?

• The number of rulers

• The method of electing leaders

• The presence of a constitution

• The economic system in place

How do socialist governments typically form?

• As oligarchies or autocracies

• As democracies

• As republics

• As direct democracies

What is a key characteristic of communism regarding property?

• There is no personal property

• Property is distributed based on merit

• Property is owned by elected officials

• Private property is encouraged

Which economic system limits individual ownership and promotes equal resource sharing?

• Socialism

• Monarchy

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

What is the primary factor in identifying the type of government?

• The geographical location

• Who holds decision-making power

• The cultural background of the nation

• The economic system in place