Forms of Government 1
What type of government does the U.S. have?
Democracy (Representative Democracy)
Who is the leader in a Monarchy?
King or Queen
In an oligarchy who has the power in the government?
A small group of powerful people share the power.
The U.S. would be an example of what type of government?
How does a monarchy differ from other forms of government?
The leaders are born into ruling families, rather than being elected.
Where does the power come from in a democracy?
The People
Who has the power in an absolute Monarchy? Does the average person have any power?
The King/Queen have total power
In a theocracy, what are the laws often based upon?
They are based upon religious texts and beliefs.
North Korea would be an example of what type of government?
Totalitarian/ dictatorship.
`In a democracy such as the U.S. people are free to protest and criticize their government without penalty.
(True or False)
True
How do people get into power in a Representative Democracy?
They are voted in by other people.
What is the difference between an absolute Monarchy and a Constitutional Monarchy?
In an absolute Monarchy the King/Queen have total power. In a constitutional monarchy their power is limited by the Constitution.
Who makes the laws in a dictatorship?
The leader - The people have no input.
Iran or Afghanistan are led by religious leaders. This would be an example of what type of government?
Theocracy
What type of government would be led by representatives that reflect the ideas of the citizens?
A Republic or democracy
How does the average citizen participate in a Representative Democracy?
They vote for candidates they feel represent them.
1- There is normally one leader who rules the country.
Where is power concentrated in a unitary government?
In the central government
The United Kingdom/England would be an example of what type of government?
Constitutional Monarchy
What could be one disadvantage of a representative democracy?
People might not feel represented if the candidate they voted for does not win.
What is a direct democracy?
A type of government where every single person votes on all the issues.
What system consists of a loosely associated government with most of the power being held in the states?
A confederal government
What could be one possible advantage of a dictatorship?
Decisions can be made quickly in response to situations a country could face.
Ancient Greece would be an example of what type of government?
Direct Democracy
What is the difference between who has the power in a representative democracy vs. who has the power in a dictatorship?
Dictatorship- one person has the power
Representative Democracy- The power is spread out by people who are elected.