Forms of Governments

An absolute or traditional _____ is a government run by a king or queen. Kings or queens ome to power through inheritance, passed down through generations. They are not bound by constitutions.

____ is a form of government which elected officials are expected to run the country within the limits of written laws put in place by the people?

A _____ is a form of government in which there is one person in charge and who has absolute power over the government, people, and economy. Citizens living under a _____ have few rights or no rights. A _____ usually comes to power through force.

_____ is the lack of a formal government. There is no one in charge and no rules to follow. _____ is not common and usually only occurs when a country is in civil war.

_____ is a type of government in which the state and nation share power. Both state and national leaders are elected by the people, but the responsibilities delegated to either state or national. There are few responsibilities both groups take on.

I am proud to live in a country where I can grow up and be president someday! Which type?

Everyone is equal in the eyes of the law, which form of government?

In a _____ the people govern themselves through elected officials and voting on particular issues. These voted leaders make and enforce the laws on behalf of the people. In a _____peoples' freedoms are protected through voted.

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