Forms of Government and Democracy

The lecture introduces five forms of government: autocracies, democracies, oligarchies, theocracies, and anarchy. Autocracies include monarchies and dictatorships, where power is held by one person. Democracies involve citizens holding political power, either directly or through representatives. Oligarchies are governed by a small group, while theocracies recognize divine authority. Anarchy is the absence of government, often leading to chaos.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five forms of government discussed in the lecture?

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Theocracy

In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch typically shares power with which other form of government?

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

Which historical figure is an example of a dictator?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Winston Churchill

• Adolf Hitler

• Nelson Mandela

What is a key characteristic of a representative democracy?

• Citizens elect leaders to make decisions on their behalf

• Citizens vote directly on all decisions

• Leaders are chosen by a small group

• There is no government at all

In which type of democracy are citizens directly involved in the decision-making process?

• Theocracy

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchy

What defines an oligarchy?

• Rule by a small group of people

• No rule at all

• Rule by religious leaders

• Rule by a single individual

Which country is an example of both a democracy and a theocracy?

• Iran

• United States

• Saudi Arabia

• China

What is the primary characteristic of a theocracy?

• No government at all

• Rule by elected officials

• Rule by a divine being or religious law

• Rule by military leaders

What typically follows the fall of a government, leading to a state of anarchy?

• Complete absence of government and laws

• Formation of a new democracy

• Rise of a theocracy

• Establishment of a new monarchy

Which of the following countries has experienced stages of anarchy?

• Brazil

• Japan

• Somalia

• Canada