Definitions
Who's in Charge?
Governments on Jeopardy
Examples
100
A government ruled by the people; people vote on ALL the decisions that are made; majority rules.
What is a democracy?
100

DAILY TRIPLE!


In this form of government the people are the leaders, they may have selected some leaders to regulate daily functions of society but no laws are passed without a vote.


Who is in charge of a democracy?

100
If this form of government were on Jeopardy, it would want the audience to vote on the answer.
How would a democracy play Jeopardy?
100
This ancient place was the closest known civilization to a true democracy. It started in 594 B.C. and ended in 404 B.C.E. They participated in the Peloponnesian war where the were defeated by the Spartans to put an end to the civilization.
What is Athens?
200

DAILY DOUBLE!


A form of government in which authority is invested in a single individual, such as a king, queen, or emperor.

What is a monarchy?

200

A king, queen, or emperor is in charge of this form of government.

Who is in charge of a monarchy?

200

DAILY DOUBLE!


If this type of government were on Jeopardy they would ask ONE person, who is in charge, for the answer.

How would a monarchy play Jeopardy?

200
This modern country was a monarchy when it formed in 1926 and still is today. It has never been involved in what we think of as a civil war. However, the consolidation of the monarchy was a major event in this country's history.
What is Saudi Arabia?
300
A government in which an individual person or small group has total power. Usually this is forced upon the citizens.
What is a dictatorship?
300
In this form of government a dictator maintains complete power over all of it's citizens.
Who is in charge of a dictatorship?
300

If this type of government were on Jeopardy they would make their own decision no matter what any one else says.

How would a dictatorship play Jeopardy?

300

DAILY DOUBLE!


This modern country is a dictatorship despite calling themselves a republic. It became such in 1948 and still exists today. This place is considered a very isolated country. A major event in this county was invading South Korea in 1950. It has had three dictators in it's history including the present one.

What is North Korea?

400

DAILY TRIPLE!


A form of government ruled by the church or preist in the name of God or god.

What is a theocracy?

400
In this form of government the religious believer of the highest rank , such as a priest, is in charge.
Who is in charge of a theocracy?
400
If this type of government were on Jeopardy it would choose the most religious answer.
How would a theocracy play Jeopardy?
400
This small modern place is one of the most recognizable forms of a theocracy. It started in 1929 and still exists today. It is ruled by a pope and in in Europe.
What is Vatican City?
500

A form of government in which people do not have any leaders. Everybody is on his or her own.

What is an anarchy?

500

This is the person who is responsible for the well-being of students in 6C and is to plan, teach, and assess the learning of 6C students.

Who is Ms. Chang?

500

If this form of government were on Jeopardy, we would have everybody call out answers and we would have a total chaos!

How would an anarchy play Jeopardy?

500
This modern first world county is major example of a republic. It started in 1776 and still exists today. It is considered one of the most free countries in the world. It has been through a revolutionary war and has had forty-four presidents, including the current one.
What is the United States of America?
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