3.1 - Forms of Government

A government where power is held by a single ruler

A government where power is inherited through family lines

A government where citizens have the power to make laws and decisions

A government controlled by a small group of elites

Power is held by a single ruler

Power is inherited through family lines

Power is vested in the hands of the citizens

Power is determined by military strength

In direct democracy, people vote on each issue themselves, while in representative democracy, people elect representatives to make decisions.

Direct democracy was first seen in Ancient Rome, while representative democracy was popular in Ancient Greece.

Direct democracy is used in America today, while representative democracy is not.

Representative democracy does not involve voting.

Power lies with a small group or the elite.

It is usually made up of wealthy individuals.

All citizens have equal power.

Power is inherited through a royal family line.

The monarch has absolute power.

All citizens can vote for the monarch.

Examples include King Louis XIV and King George III.

limited by a constitution

absolute, total

reliant upon a small group of leaders

A government where the monarch's power is limited by a constitution and the country is governed by elected officials.

A government where a single ruler has absolute power over the country and people.

A government where religious leaders hold all the power.

A government with no laws or order.

Power lies with religious leaders or institutions.

Laws are based on religious principles.

The monarch is ceremonial.

Religious leaders influence laws.

Through military force

By being elected by the people

By following religious principles

By having no government

Anarchy

Autocracy

Theocracy

Constitutional Monarchy