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Understanding Types of Government

A Grade 4 worksheet exploring different types of government, including monarchy, democracy, and dictatorship.

Grade 4 Social studies Civics & GovernmentTypes of Government
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C3.D2.Civ.1.3-5C3.D2.Civ.2.3-5

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governmentcivicsdemocracymonarchydictatorshipgrade 4
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Understanding Types of Government

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you learn about different types of government.

1. In which type of government do citizens vote for their leaders?

a

Monarchy

b

Democracy

c

Dictatorship

d

Oligarchy

2. A country ruled by a king or queen is called a:

a

Republic

b

Democracy

c

Monarchy

d

Dictatorship

3. In a  , one person has all the power and control.

4. The United States of America is an example of a  , where people elect their representatives.

5. In a monarchy, leaders are usually chosen by popular vote.

T

True

F

False

6. A dictatorship often limits the freedoms of its citizens.

T

True

F

False

7. What is the main difference between a democracy and a monarchy?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

citizens
inherited
dictator

8. In a democracy, leaders are chosen by the  .

9. A king or queen usually gets their power because it is  .

10. A   is a ruler who has total power over a country.