Autocracy
How many branches does an autocracy have?
None / 1
How many branches does a democracy have?
3
How many branches does an absolute monarchy have?
none
How many branches does an oligarchy have?
none
How many siblings does Ms. Dwyer have?
1
The leader of an autocracy is often called ________
Supreme leader, dictator, ruler
The leader of a democracy is called
president
The leader of a monarchy is called
King / Queen
Oligarchies are run by ____________
a small group of wealthy people
(8x8)+32 = ?
96
Even if elections exist in an autocracy, they are often
not free, fair, real, true
This branch of government makes laws
Legislative
If a monarch can create laws, enforce laws, and appoint judges without approval, this monarchy is considered __________
an absolute monarchy
an autocracy
Do elections exist in an oligarchy? Explain your answer.
Yes BUT they are not real / fair - citizens don't have true power
What is Ms. Dwyer's favorite sport to watch?
Formula 1
In many autocracies, the media is often __________ by the government
controlled / censored / owned
The highest court in the judicial branch in the USA
the Supreme Court
Explain the how power is divided in a constitutional monarchy
King / queen is a symbol
citizens vote for prime minster / representatives
How do leaders in an oligarchy gain power?
Military takeover, period of struggle in a country and wealthy people supply money then take over leadership, family ties
List the months BACKWARDS
december, november, october, september, august, july, june, may, april, march, february, january
Name 3 ways an autocratic leader might maintain power
Control elections, limit opposition, censor media, control military, etc.
Explain in detail how citizens have power in a democracy
citizens vote for their representatives, who then want to make citizens happy so they can keep their jobs
This is the term for when power is passed down through a royal family line.
hereditary rule
Why do wealthy individuals have more power in an oligarchy?
They pay for many government services, causing them to become essential in the country's leadership
How many countries has Ms. Dwyer traveled to?
Closest number wins
25