Forms of Government and Democracy

The video tutorial introduces students to different types of government systems, including autocracy, oligarchy, and democracy. It begins with a classroom decision-making activity to engage students in thinking about governance. The teacher explains the characteristics and examples of autocracy, such as dictatorships and monarchies, and discusses oligarchy, where power is held by a small group. The video also covers democracy, highlighting both direct and representative forms. The session concludes with instructions for a government brochure project.

What is the purpose of the class vote activity introduced at the beginning of the video?

• To choose the classroom seating arrangement

• To select the class representative

• To decide the next class project

• To determine how classroom decisions should be made

Which of the following is a characteristic of an autocracy?

• Citizens have guaranteed rights

• Decisions are made collectively

• Government power is limited

• A single person holds complete power

What is an example of an absolute monarchy?

• North Korea

• United States

• Saudi Arabia

• Nazi Germany

In an oligarchy, power is typically held by:

• A single dictator

• The entire population

• A small group of people

• Elected representatives

Which country is often debated as being an oligarchy due to the influence of wealth?

• China

• United Kingdom

• United States

• North Korea

What is a key feature of a democracy?

• Power is held by a single ruler

• Rights are not guaranteed

• Decisions are made by a small group

• Leaders are chosen by voting

In a direct democracy, how are decisions made?

• Through individual voting on all issues

• By elected representatives

• By a single leader

• By a small group of elites

What is a disadvantage of a representative democracy?

• It requires citizen participation

• Decisions are made quickly

• There are no free elections

• Power is concentrated in one person

In a presidential democracy, who elects the chief executive?

• The legislative branch

• The people

• The military

• A small group of elites

How is the chief executive chosen in a parliamentary democracy?

• By a council of elders

• By the legislative branch

• By the people directly

• By a single ruler