1. Forms of Government
Countdown Quiz

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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