Forms of Government Worksheet
Explore different forms of government including democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, and totalitarianism with this grade 7 social studies worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. In which form of government do citizens hold the power to elect their leaders?
Monarchy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Totalitarianism
2. A government ruled by a king or queen, whose power is often inherited, is called a:
Republic
Theocracy
Monarchy
Anarchy
1. A government where a small group of wealthy and powerful individuals hold all the power is called an .
2. In a government, the state has absolute control over all aspects of public and private life.
1. In a direct democracy, citizens vote directly on laws and policies.
True
False
2. An autocracy is a system of government by one person with absolute power.
True
False
1. Briefly explain the main difference between a democracy and a monarchy.
2. Give an example of a country that operates under a democratic system of government.
Match each form of government with its description.
1. Democracy
a. Rule by a single, absolute leader.
2. Oligarchy
b. Rule by the people, often through elected representatives.
3. Autocracy
c. Rule by a small group of powerful people.