Systems of Government
Which system of government does the United States have?
federal system
This form of government is ruled by a queen or King
What is a Monarchy
A form of government that is ruled by religious leaders?
What is Theocracy?
What form of government is ruled by the people?
What is a Democracy?
Kyle and Alex both work in the same government-controlled factory and earn the same amount of money. Even though Alex works harder than Kyle, he would never get a promotion or raise. Which type of economic system is this an example of?
Communism
Which system of government has the states with all the power?
Confederal System
A Monarchy where the King or Queen has unlimited power.
What is a Absolute Monarchy?
A Democracy that every person votes on every issue.
Direct Democracy
Jason lives in a country in which political power is derived solely from the people, where he and fellow citizens elect representatives. Jason lives in a country best described as which of the following?
What is a Republic or Representative Government?
Which type of economic system allows No private ownership?
Communism
Which system of government has the central government with all the power?
Unitary system
A goverment with ruled entirely by one person
What is an Autocracy
How is an oligarchy different from a monarchy?
Oligarchies are rule by a few people or a small group, while monarchies are usually ruled by one person.
This type of government is characterized by the rule of a small number of people. Some have it based on family ties, while others use wealth or military position as a determining factor. What is it?
What is oligarchy?
Which type of economic system allows innovation and entrepreneurship?
Capitalism
Which system of government shares power?
Federal system
A country where the people are allowed to vote for representatives
What is a Represenative Democracy?
A form of government in which a dictatorial leader has absolute power is best described as which of the following?
What is an autocracy?
Tommy is a resident of Capital City in the fictional country of Bergundia. Each Tuesday morning before going to work he, along will all other residents, stops by city hall and votes on any rules and laws that are being considered.
What type of government does Tommy live in?
What is a Direct Democracy?
Which type of economic system allows some private ownership and distributes resources?
Socialism
Which system of government had a weak central government?
Confederal System
This government is ruled by a few people that are either rich, elite or a political party.
What is an Oligarchy
North Korea, Cuba are examples of which form of government?
Totalitarian/dictatorship
The Queen is the symbol of our country but has limited power.
What is a Constutional Monarchy?
My sister and I both have our own business. We sell similar products and our stores are in the same town. We enjoy the competition between our businesses. This is an example of which economic system?
Capitalism