Forms Of Governement

Question 1

Direct Democracy

Answer 1

All citizens participate and vote on everything.

Example: In ancient Athens, Greece they held assemblies where citizens voted to pass laws

Question 2

Representative Democracy

Answer 2

All citizens participate through a representative they elect. The representative then speaks for a large amount of people.

Example: We elect senators

Question 3

Monarchy

Answer 3

Ruled by Kings and Queens. Leaders gain power through family.

Example: England has a monarchy (Middle aged France)

Question 4

Dictatorship

Answer 4

1 ruler with the control over all citizens. Citizens are not allowed to voice their opinion.

Example: North Korea’s leader Kim Jong II is considered a dictator (also a monarchy) (Hitler was a dictator in Germany)

Question 5

Oligarchy (like dictatorship)

Answer 5

A group of people run the whole country 
Example: Russia under communism 
Power can be biased off of: 
Family power - Aristocracy 
Military strength - Military Junta
Religious control - Theocratic Oligarchy

Question 6

Theocracy

Answer 6

Ruled by a “god” Society uses religious law to settle disputes

Example: Saudia Arabia and Afghanistan
Example: Iran follows the Qur’an, as its guide

Question 7

Anarchy

Answer 7

No government at all

Example: Libia in the 80’s - 90’s (Dictator is overthrown)