Government

Question 1

Autocracy

Answer 1

One person is in power (Example: Monarch or dictatorship)

Question 2

Monarchy

Answer 2

A king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line

Question 3

Totalitarian

Answer 3

One political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them

Question 4

Absolute monarchy

Answer 4

The monarch holds total control over the country

Question 5

Constitutional monarchies

Answer 5

The monarch holds some power, but it is restricted by a constitution

Question 6

Dictatorship

Answer 6

There is no sharing power with other authorities

Question 7

Oligarchy

Answer 7

A small group of people is in charge

Question 8

Democracy

Answer 8

The power is given to the people, the citizens, of the nation

Question 9

Direct democracy

Answer 9

Every citizen is given an equal vote in government and, together, make all of the important decisions

Question 10

Representative democracy

Answer 10

Citizens elect lawmakers to represent their interests in the government

Question 11

constitutional republic

Answer 11

What the U.S.A has

Question 12

Modern democracies divide power into what 3 branches

Answer 12

Legislative, judicial, executive

Question 13

Theocracy

Answer 13

A government run by religious doctrine

Question 14

Anarchy

Answer 14

no one is in charge

Question 15

What are 3 powers that all governments have

Answer 15

To make laws, enforce laws, judicial powers

Question 15

Indirect democracy

Answer 15

Citizens elect lawmakers to represent their interests in the government

Question 16

Presidential democracy

Answer 16

People directly vote for the country’s leader and legislature. The legislature makes laws and the president approves or denies the law.

Question 17

Parliamentary democracy

Answer 17

People only vote for their legislature. The political party that has the most seats gets to choose the Prime minister.