Early vs. Modern Governments
What is a monarchy?
A monarchy is a government led by a king or queen.
Name a feature of a pure democracy.
A feature of a pure democracy is that citizens participate directly in decision-making.
How does a republic differ from an oligarchy?
A republic differs from an oligarchy in that it is governed by elected representatives rather than a small group of people.
What role did theocracy play in ancient Egypt?
In ancient Egypt, theocracy was the rule by religious leaders who were believed to be divinely guided.
Compare the functions of early governments to modern ones.
Early governments often focused on maintaining order and security, while modern governments also emphasize individual rights and freedoms.