Definitions
Who's in Charge?
Governments on Jeopardy
Examples
Government
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Government
100
A government ruled by the people; people vote on ALL the decisions that are made; majority rules.
What is a democracy?
100
In this form of government the people are the leaders, they may have selected some leaders to regulate daily functions of society but no laws are passed without a vote.
Who is in charge of a democracy?
100
If this form of government were on Jeopardy, it would want the audience to vote on the answer.
How would a democracy play Jeopardy?
100
This ancient place was the closest known civilization to a true democracy. It started in 594 B.C. and ended in 404 B.C.E. They participated in the Peloponnesian war where the were defeated by the Spartans to put an end to the civilization.
What is Athens?
100
The following is how this type of government would react to other types of governments: MONARCHY- A ______ government would think it is absurd that everyone relies on one person's opinion on everything. May think they are "lazy" for not making their own decisions. DICTATORSHIP- A _______ government would think it is unfair that everyone is ruled by one unit without any say in anything. THEOCRACY- A _______ government would think it is unfair to the people who don't share the religion they are governed by. REPUBLIC- A ________ government may think a republic is an "ok" form of government but the people don't have the authority that they deserve.
How would a democracy react to a monarchy, dictatorship, theocracy, and a republic?
200
A form of government in which authority is invested in a single individual, such as a king, queen, or emperor.
What is a monarchy?
200
A king, queen, or emperor is in charge of this form of government.
Who is in charge of a monarchy?
200
If this type of government were on Jeopardy they would ask ONE person, who is in charge, for the answer.
How would a monarchy play Jeopardy?
200
This modern country was a monarchy when it formed in 1926 and still is today. It has never been involved in what we think of as a civil war. However, the consolidation of the monarchy was a major event in this country's history.
What is Saudi Arabia?
200
The following is how this type of government would react to other types of governments: DEMOCRACY- A _______ government would think it is a waste of time to get everyone's opinion on everything. DICTATORSHIP- A_______ government wouldn't think it is fair to be under a forced rule. THEOCRACY- A ________government wouldn't like that they aren't ruled by a person. REPUBLIC- A _______ government probably wouldn't like the idea of voting on anyone or anything.
How would a monarchy react to a democracy, dictatorship, theocracy, and a republic?
300
A government in which an individual person or small group has total power. Usually this is forced upon the citizens.
What is a dictatorship?
300
In this form of government a dictator maintains complete power over all of it's citizens.
Who is in charge of a dictatorship?
300
If this type of government were on Jeopardy they would make their own decision no matter what any one else says.
How would a dictatorship play Jeopardy?
300
This modern country is a dictatorship despite calling themselves a republic. It became such in 1948 and still exists today. This place is considered a very isolated country. A major event in this county was invading South Korea in 1950. It has had three dictators in it's history including the present one.
What is North Korea?
300
The following is how this type of government would react to other types of governments: DEMOCRACY- A _______ government wouldn't like the citizens have any say in anything. MONARCHY- A _______ government would appreciate a monarchy because only one person is in charge. THEOCRACY- A _______ government wouldn't like anything the people believed in. REPUBLIC- A _______ government wouldn't like that the people got to choose their leaders.
How would a dictatorship react to a democracy, monarchy, theocracy, and a republic?
400
A form of government ruled by the church or preist in the name of God or god.
What is a theocracy?
400
In this form of government the religious believer of the highest rank , such as a priest, is in charge.
Who is in charge of a theocracy?
400
If this type of government were on Jeopardy it would choose the most religious answer.
How would a theocracy play Jeopardy?
400
This small modern place is one of the most recognizable forms of a theocracy. It started in 1929 and still exists today. It is ruled by a pope and in in Europe.
What is Vatican City?
400
The following is how this type of government would react to other types of governments: DEMOCRACY- A ______ government wouldn't like that a democracy has no religious aspect to it. MONARCHY- A ______ government wouldn't like that the choices may be made by a person with a different religious background then the majority of the people. DICTATORSHIP- A _______ government wouldn't like that they are under the rule of someone's opinion. REPUBLIC- A ______ government wouldn't like that the leaders may have different religions.
How would a theocracy react to a democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, and a republic?
500
A form of government in which people elect representatives and leaders to make laws for them.
What is a republic?
500
A president is the title of the leader in most of the counties with this form of government.
Who is in charge of a republic?
500
If this form of government were on Jeopardy, they would have the audience vote on three possibilities and then choose one of the options.
How would a republic play Jeopardy?
500
This modern first world county is major example of a republic. It started in 1776 and still exists today. It is considered one of the most free countries in the world. It has been through a revolutionary war and has had forty-four presidents, including the current one.
What is the United States of America?
500
The following is how this type of government would react to other types of governments: DEMOCRACY- A ______ government would think a democracy is fair but too much work. MONARCHY- A ______ government would think one persons opinion is not enough. DICTATORSHIP- A ______ government wouldn't like that the people don't get to choose who set the guidelines they have to live by. THEOCRACY- A ______ government would think it would not be fair to the people who don't believe in the religion that governs them.
How would a republic react to a democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, and a theocracy?