Forms of Goverments
In this type of government, citizens elect representatives to make laws for them.
What is a representative democracy (or republic)?
This is the belief in and worship of only one God. This is the belief in and worship of only one God.
What is monotheism?
The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to the prophet Muhammad.
What is the Quran
If a country is ruled by a Prime Minister chosen by the parliament, and a King who serves as a ceremonial figurehead, it is a...
What is a constitutional monarchy?
The religion that teaches the Five Pillars, which include faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage.
What is Islam?
A form of government where a king or queen rules, often inheriting power through their family line
What is a monarchy?
This term describes the belief in and worship of many gods or goddesses.
What is polytheism?
Christians study this holy book, which is split into the Old and New Testaments.
What is the Bible?
If you live in a country where you can vote for your mayor, governor, and president, your government type is a...
What is a democracy?
A building where Jewish people gather for worship and study.
What is a synagogue?
In this system, a single ruler holds absolute, total power and usually takes control by force without citizens having a say.
What is a dictatorship?
This is the oldest of the major world religions, originating in India, and it teaches the concept of reincarnation.
What is Hinduism?
The holiest city in Islam, where Muslims face during daily prayer and hope to take a pilgrimage called the Hajj.
What is Mecca?
If a nation’s laws are based strictly on religious holy laws (like Sharia law or strict biblical law run by clergy), the government is a...
What is a theocracy?
In a direct democracy, who makes the laws and votes on government decisions?
Who are the citizens themselves?
A government ruled by a small group of people, often wealthy elite or military leaders.
What is an oligarchy?
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, this religion teaches followers to seek enlightenment through the Four Noble Truths.
What is Buddhism?
The sacred text of Judaism, written in Hebrew.
What is the Torah?
If a dictator controls the army, the press, and all the laws with zero citizen voting, this is an example of an...
What is an dictatorship?
The holiday of Hanukkah belongs to Judaism, while Christmas and Easter belong to this religion.
What is Christianity?
A system of government where religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
What is a theocracy?
These three major religions all share a common history and trace their roots back to the prophet Abraham.
What are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Followers of this religion consider the Ganges River in India to be sacred and use it for ritual purification.
What is Hinduism?
A government where power is shared between a national central government and smaller state/provincial governments (like the U.S.).
What is a federal system (or federal republic)?
This word describes a society where people are free to practice whatever religion they choose, without the government forcing a state religion.
What is religious freedom (or freedom of religion / secular government)?