Forms of Government Countdown Quiz
Government #1 It has one all-powerful ruler. Citizens do not have the right to vote. Power is transferred by birthright. ABSOLUTE MONARCHY Louis XIV of France
Birthplace of Democracy Government #2 The power is divided between people. Possible only in smaller numbers Everyone votes on the issues. DIRECT DEMOCRACY Athens, Greece Birthplace of Democracy
United States Congress Government #3 A small group of people make the laws. This small group has limited power. This small group is a representative body voted on by the people. REPUBLIC United States Congress in Washington, D.C.
Government #4 Citizens may not have the right to vote. There is one powerful ruler. The ruler is limited by law. CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY Felipe VI of Spain
Government #5 People may or may not have the right to vote. One political party controls the government. A small group controls the political party. OLIGARCHY Leaders of the Chinese Communist Party
Muammar Gaddafi of Libya Government #6 One powerful leader. Power is taken by force. Power is not hereditary, but rather passed on to leaders who can take it by force. DICTATORSHIP Muammar Gaddafi of Libya