Question

civics
c. vocabulary. solve the crossword puzzle using vocabulary from the reading.
across

1. type of democracy where citizens elect leaders to represent them in government.
2. a small group that rules a country after taking it over by force.
3. one person has all the power.
4. type of democracy where citizens are involved in day - to - day government.

down

1. recognizes god as the ultimate authority in government and law.
2. one leader has absolute control over citizens lives.
3. citizens hold the political power.
4. a small group of people has all the power.
5. people are not subject to any nation or government.
6. a king or queen rules the country.

activity - side b

Explanation:

We match the definitions with appropriate political - related vocabulary to fill in the crossword.

1. "Recognizes God as the ultimate authority in government and law" is Theocracy.
2. "One leader has absolute control over citizens' lives" is Autocracy.
3. "Type of democracy where citizens elect leaders to represent them in government" is Representative Democracy.
4. "Citizens hold the political power" is Democracy.
5. "A small group of people has all the power" is Oligarchy.
6. "People are not subject to any nation or government" is Anarchy.
7. "A small group that rules a country after taking it over by force" is Junta.
8. "A king or queen rules the country" is Monarchy.
9. "One person has all the power" is Dictatorship.
10. "Type of democracy where citizens are involved in day - to - day government" is Direct Democracy.

Answer:

1. Theocracy
2. Autocracy
3. Representative Democracy
4. Democracy
5. Oligarchy
6. Anarchy
7. Junta
8. Monarchy
9. Dictatorship
10. Direct Democracy