Types of Government and Democracy

The video tutorial explains the three main types of government: autocracy, oligarchy, and democracy. Autocracy is where one person holds power, with examples like totalitarian dictatorships and monarchies. Oligarchy is governed by a small group, such as in China or a theocracy like Iran. Democracy is where the people hold power, often through elected representatives, as seen in the United States. The video encourages viewers to reflect on the type of governance in their own environments.

What is the main question that determines the type of government?

• Who governs the state?

• Who controls the economy?

• Who enforces the rules?

• Who makes the laws?

Which of the following is NOT a type of autocracy?

• Representative democracy

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Totalitarian dictatorship

In a totalitarian dictatorship, what does the government seek to control?

• Only political life

• All aspects of social and economic life

• Only social life

• Only the economy

Which country is an example of a constitutional monarchy?

• China

• Saudi Arabia

• United Kingdom

• United States

What is the main difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?

• Absolute monarchies have no monarch

• Constitutional monarchies have unrestricted power

• Constitutional monarchies have no constitution

• Absolute monarchies have unrestricted power

What is a key characteristic of an oligarchy?

• Power is held by a small group

• Power is held by religious leaders

• Power is held by the people

• Power is held by one person

Which country is governed by a theocracy?

• Iran

• United Kingdom

• China

• United States

In a democracy, who holds the power to govern?

• The military

• A small group

• The people

• Religious authorities

What type of democracy is practiced in the United States?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Constitutional democracy

• Absolute democracy

What should students reflect on regarding their school?

• The type of teachers it employs

• The type of curriculum it follows

• The type of government it has

• The type of students it enrolls