Forms of Government: Videos & Practice Problems
Monarchy and Democracy
Forms of Government Example 1
A representative democracy is a political system in which:
Citizens have the right to vote directly on all laws and policies.
Political leaders inherit power though family lineage.
Citizens have the right to vote for officials, who make decisions on their behalf.
Power is concentrated in a single leader, who restricts political opposition.
In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch:
Is elected through national elections.
Serves as a symbolic head of state.
Shares power equally with elected officials.
Holds all governing authority.
Authoritarianism, Totalitarianism, and Dictatorships
Forms of Government Example 2
Which of the following regimes would most likely be classified as totalitarian?
A country where media, education, and culture are fully controlled by the government.
A constitutional monarchy where people can vote for elected officials.
A country that allows citizens government representation and strong civil liberties.
A government where political power is concentrated in a small group.
Which of the following are common characteristics of a dictatorship?
I. The dictator’s status is achieved and maintained through coercion, wealth, and military control.
II. Competitive elections are held often.
III. Political power is concentrated in a single individual.
I & II.
I & III.
II & III.
I, II, & III.
