Question

directions: using your icivics worksheet, \who rules?\, create definitions for each of the following words. democracy direct democracy representative democracy oligarchy junta autocracy monarchy dictatorship theocracy anarchy

Explanation:

Democracy is rule by the people. Direct democracy is where people directly participate. Representative democracy has elected representatives. Oligarchy is rule by a few. Junta is a military - led group. Autocracy is one - person rule. Monarchy has a monarch. Dictatorship is absolute rule. Theocracy is rule by religious leaders. Anarchy is lack of government.

Answer:

Democracy: Rule by the people.
Direct democracy: People directly participate in governance.
Representative democracy: People elect representatives to govern.
Oligarchy: Rule by a small group of people.
Junta: A military - controlled government.
Autocracy: Government by one person with absolute power.
Monarchy: Rule by a king or queen.
Dictatorship: Absolute and unrestricted rule.
Theocracy: Government by religious leaders.
Anarchy: Absence of government.