Question

1. how are the following governments organized and what are their characteristics?

• democracy- the population of citizens can ______ on issues.
• oligarchy- a ______ group of people make decisions in government.
• aristocracy- a government with

ule by the ______\.

• monarchy- a political system where rule is by ______ person and power is passed down through family.
• theocracy- a form of government ruled by ______ leaders.
• anarchy- the ______ of government, or period between governments.
• republic (representative democracy)- government in which leaders are ______ by citizens.
• dictatorship- a system of government where ______ ruler has absolute power.
• constitution- a ____ ____ outlining the basic laws or principles by which a country or political state is governed.
• government- the institution through which a ______ or political state maintains order, services, and enforce decisions.

Explanation:

• Democracy: Citizens participate in decision - making, so they can "vote" on issues.
• Oligarchy: Power is held by a small group, so a "small" group makes decisions.
• Aristocracy: Means rule by the noble or upper - class, so "Rule by the nobles".
• Monarchy: Ruled by a single person (king/queen), so by "one" person.
• Theocracy: Ruled by religious leaders, so by "religious" leaders.
• Anarchy: Absence of government, so "absence" of government.
• Republic: Leaders are elected by citizens, so "elected" by citizens.
• Dictatorship: One ruler has absolute power, so "one" ruler.
• Constitution: A written document that outlines governance, so a "written document".
• Government: Maintains order for a nation or state, so a "nation".

Answer:

• Democracy: vote
• Oligarchy: small
• Aristocracy: nobles
• Monarchy: one
• Theocracy: religious
• Anarchy: absence
• Republic: elected
• Dictatorship: one
• Constitution: written document
• Government: nation