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.

Question 3

Constitutional Monarchy

Answer 3

Monarchs usually share power with other parts of government.

Question 4

Dictatorship

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Republic

Answer 5

Citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government

Question 6

Oligarchy

Answer 6

A small group of people 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

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Totalitarian