Definitions
A government ruled by a small group of people.
What is an oligarchy
One weakness of an oligarchy.
What is unfair laws, unequal power, or corruption
The leader of the elected government of a Constitutional Monarchy
Who is the Prime Minister
A weakness of theocracy
What is lack of freedom, discrimination, or punishment for non-believers
This type of government gives citizens the least amount of power.
What is dictatorship or absolute monarchy
A government run by religious leaders.
What is a theocracy
How oligarchies usually choose their leaders.
What is within the small ruling group or based on wealth
One strength of a constitutional monarchy.
What is stability (having a monarch) + democracy together
Where the laws in a theocracy usually come from.
What is religious texts / religious beliefs
The group of people who make decisions for a country.
What is the government
A government where a king/queen shares power with elected leaders.
What is a constitutional monarchy
Name one strength of an Oligarchy government
What is stability, quick decision making, or wealth
Name a country with a constitutional monarchy.
What is Canada or the UK
In a theocracy, people who belong to a different religion may have limited ________.
What are rights or freedoms
A government ruled by wealthy or noble families.
What is an aristocracy
The idea that no one, not even the government, is above the law.
What is the rule of law?
In an oligarchy, laws are often made to benefit this group.
Who are the people in power
This document limits a monarch’s power.
What is a constitution?
How leaders claim authority in a theocracy
What is religious authority or belief that their power comes from a god
Ancient Sparta used this type of government led by a small group of elites
What is oligarchy
The branch of government that makes laws.
What is the legislative branch
Name a past or present example of an oligarchy
What is ancient Sparta
One difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy
What is absolute monarch = total power; constitutional monarch = limits on power?
One example of a modern country with theocratic elements
What is Iran or Vatican City
Power passed down through a family is called this.
What is hereditary