Douglas County School District RE-1



Name: ___________________________________ Date: _____________________Period: _________Government Practice Sheet: Characteristics, Scenarios, and Visuals!Characteristics- Circle the characteristic that doesn’t belong in the set for each type!Anarchy: rule by the people/ rule by no one/ no lawsOligarchy: elite few rule/ selfish leaders/ rule by a kingCommunism: free economy/ no social class/ everything is sharedRepublic: constitution is law/ No personal freedoms/ representatives are electedTheocracy: religious leaders rule/ inherited power/ law based on religious textsDictatorship: elected leader/ no voice for citizens/ leadership is seizedScenarios- For the following scenarios, underline any key words that give you hints towards a certain type of government, then circle the correct answer!1. In the town of Bellville the people meet for a town council. The people vote on the decisions for the town – about education, traffic laws, and the new mall that is being built. When people take a vote on the issues, the majority of the people’s vote is the deciding factor. These people show their participation in this form of government.Democracy OR Oligarchy2. The government in Iran enforces religious laws contained in the ancient Islamic text, the Koran. The political leaders are also highest religious leaders, who claim they are chosen by God. Dictatorship OR Theocracy3. When Lenin came to power in Russia he tried to split all the property equally between the people by giving the government control over all property. He believed there should not be social classes and everyone should be munism OR Totalitarianism4. In the ancient Greek city of Sparta a small group of elders made all the decisions. They even would decide which babies were strong enough to live in Sparta and which babies should be disposed. Republic OR OligarchyVisuals- Which government type BEST fits with each visual (some will repeat!) 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. More Scenarios! For each scenario, underline any key words that give you hints towards a certain type of government, then write what type of government it is an explain how you know!Scenario #1: Australia uses this form of government to make sure the people maintain the supreme power in the nation. The people elect representatives to represent them in the government. These representatives are to make sure that the interests and voices of the citizens are considered when the government votes and decides on new laws.Answer: Which type of government and how do you know?Scenario #2: In Pakistan, a country in the Middle East, the government is ruled by a small, select group of people. They rule based on their own interests and not always what the citizens want. Only some members of Pakistan can participate in the government, typically if they are related to or have the same interests of the small group.Answer: Which type of government and how do you know?Scenario #3: Saudia Arabia is led by a king. The king appoints a Council of Ministers advise him, but there are no elections and he has the power to make all the final decisions. Saudi Arabia's basic laws come from the Islamic holy book the Qur'an and other religious traditions.Answer: Which types of government and how do you know? ................
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