Government Systems

Question 1

Government

Answer 1

The Organization inside a state that controls the actions and policies of the state.

Question 2

Democracy

Answer 2

Citizens hold the political power. There are two fundamental types of democracies.

Question 3

Constitutional Monarchy

Answer 3

The British Monarchy

Question 4

Dictatorship

Answer 4

Is a form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens lives.

Question 5

Republic

Answer 5

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Question 6

Oilgarchy

Answer 6

A small group of people that has all the power.

Question 7

Theocracy

Answer 7

Is a government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.

Question 8

Anarchy

Answer 8

Nobody is in control- or everyone is, depending on how you look at it.

Question 9

Monarchy

Answer 9

A king or queen rules the country. The king or queen is known as a monarch. Monarchs usually come to power though their family line.

Question 10

Totalitarian

Answer 10

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