Monarchy, oligarchy, democracy and republic: who holds power

Grade 6 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer.

2. 1.

   Jun compares the words republic and monarchy. How does a republic differ from a monarchy?

   • Its ruler keeps the crown for life
   • It has no leaders or laws
   • It has a king and a council
   • Its leaders are elected, not born to the crown
3. 2.

   Kira reads the word theocracy in a list of governments. What does it mean?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • Rule by a king whose child inherits
   • Rule by religious leaders
   • Rule by a few rich families
   • Rule by the voters
5. 3.

   Who holds power in Alder, by Luz's chain?

   • A few rich families
   • Elected representatives
   • The adult citizens of the town
   • One person, the king
6. 4.

   How does a ruler get power in Alder, by Milo's chain?

   Use the picture in question 3.

   • Voters elect the ruler
   • The council picks one by wealth
   • Citizens vote on each law
   • The crown passes to the king's child
7. 5.

   How long does Alder's king rule, by Noah's chain?

   Use the picture in question 3.

   • Until the council meets
   • Until the next election
   • For a four-year term
   • For life
8. 6.

   Pia's chain has a blank: who holds power in Cedar?

   • A few rich families
   • All adult citizens
   • One person, a king
   • Elected representatives only
9. 7.

   Tala's chain has a blank: what form of government is Cedar?

   • A monarchy
   • A democracy
   • A republic with a king
   • An oligarchy
11. 8.

    Which form of government is Birch in Zee's table?

    • An oligarchy
    • A monarchy
    • A republic
    • A democracy
12. 9.

    Which form of government is Alder in Ari's table?

    Use the picture in question 8.

    • A monarchy
    • An oligarchy
    • A democracy
    • A republic
13. 10.

    Which form of government is Dale in Bo's table?

    Use the picture in question 8.

    • A theocracy
    • An oligarchy
    • A monarchy
    • A republic