Forms of Government Worksheet
Explore different forms of government including democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, and totalitarianism.
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer based on your knowledge of different forms of government.
1. In which form of government do citizens hold the ultimate power, either directly or through elected representatives?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Totalitarianism
2. A system of government in which a small group of wealthy or powerful individuals holds control is known as a(n):
Democracy
Theocracy
Republic
Oligarchy
3. A government led by a king or queen, whose power is often inherited, is called a .
4. In a system, the government has absolute control over all aspects of public and private life.
5. In a direct democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
True
False
6. Anarchy is a form of government characterized by the absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual.
True
False
Match each term with its definition.
7. Monarchy
a. Rule by the people
8. Democracy
b. Rule by one individual, typically a king or queen
9. Oligarchy
c. Rule by a small group of powerful individuals
10. Briefly describe the main difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy.