Government
In this type of government, power is held by the people and it is based on the "consent of the governed."
What is a Democracy?
This form of government is ruled by a king or queen.
What is Monarchy?
A mythical Greek king Midas wished everything he touched turned into this."
What is gold?
Tyrants typically come to power through democratic elections.
False
This location is the capital of U.S. Government
What is Washington, D.C.?
"In this system, a small group of elites control the state.
What is Oligarchy?
This governance system is characterized by power held by the people.
What is Democracy?
"The famous Greek hero known for his strength and for performing 12 labors."
Who is Hercules?
The United States is a true democracy in its purest form.
What is false?
The birthplace of democracy.
What is Athens, Greece?
System of government in which a nation is ruled by a king or queen. Power is passed down through the ruling family.
What is a Monarchy?
System under which a single, unelected leader uses force to maintain control. Little attention is given to personal freedoms and public opinion.
What is a dictatorship?
This fictional city is known as the lost city under the sea
What is Atlantis?
Men or women can rule in countries that have monarchies.
What is True? (kings and queens)
A city-state known for its strict military regime and oligarchic government."
What is Sparta?
This ancient Greek concept involves citizens voting directly on laws.
What is Direct Democracy?
"A single ruler seizes power and rules without consent."
What is Tyranny?
Ancient Greeks invented time travel but only used it to skip ahead to dessert. T/F
False
In an absolute monarchy, power is inherited; passed from father to son. Only first born sons become king, other sons are princes.
What is true?
"A country that transitioned from monarchy to democracy in the 20th century."
What is Spain?
King or Queen’s power is limited by a set of written laws which the monarch must obey.
What is a constitutional monarchy?
An ancient city-state that combined oligarchy, democracy, and monarchy elements in its government.
What is Rome?
WHAT IS MR. SAMPLE'S FAVORITE TYPE GOVERNMENT
GOVERNMENT CHEESE
In a democracy, laws and policies are decided through a voting process.
What is true?
Saddam Hussein ruled as a dictator of this country until his execution in 2003
What is Iraq?