Question

read the descriptions of different governments. using what you have learned, decide whether they are authoritarian or democratic. a monarch has complete control over all aspects of the government. the monarch inherits power from a family member. a monarch serves as the ceremonial head of state, but their power is limited by a constitution. the actual governing is done by elected representatives. a dictator has absolute power gained by force, and requires strict obedience. citizens elect a president as leader of the country. they also elect representatives who make laws.

Explanation:

1. In an authoritarian government, power is concentrated in the hands of one or a few, with little to no input from the people. A monarch with complete control inheriting power is authoritarian as there is no democratic process.
2. When a monarch's power is limited by a constitution and actual governing is by elected representatives, it is democratic as there is a system of checks - and - balances and representation of the people.
3. A dictator with absolute power gained by force is authoritarian as it is a non - democratic, coercive form of rule.
4. When citizens elect a president and representatives, it is democratic as it involves the people's participation in the political process.

Answer:

1. Authoritarian
2. Democratic
3. Authoritarian
4. Democratic