Monarchy, oligarchy, democracy and republic: who holds power
Grade 6 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence
Circle the best answer.
Esme reads the word oligarchy. What does it mean?
- Rule by a small group
- Rule by elected representatives
- Rule by the whole body of citizens
- Rule by one king or queen
Jun compares the words republic and monarchy. How does a republic differ from a monarchy?
Use the picture in question 1.
- It has no leaders or laws
- It has a king and a council
- Its ruler keeps the crown for life
- Its leaders are elected, not born to the crown
Kira reads the word theocracy in a list of governments. What does it mean?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Rule by the voters
- Rule by religious leaders
- Rule by a few rich families
- Rule by a king whose child inherits
Who holds power in Alder, by Luz's chain?
- A few rich families
- One person, the king
- The adult citizens of the town
- Elected representatives
How does a ruler get power in Alder, by Milo's chain?
Use the picture in question 4.
- The council picks one by wealth
- Citizens vote on each law
- The crown passes to the king's child
- Voters elect the ruler
Ren's chain has a blank: how are Cedar's laws made?
- Rich families vote on laws
- A king signs each law
- Citizens meet and vote on each law
- Voters elect a council to vote for them
Tala's chain has a blank: what form of government is Cedar?
- A democracy
- A monarchy
- An oligarchy
- A republic with a king
Which form of government is Birch in Zee's table?
- An oligarchy
- A republic
- A monarchy
- A democracy
Which form of government is Alder in Ari's table?
Use the picture in question 8.
- An oligarchy
- A monarchy
- A democracy
- A republic
Which form of government is Dale in Bo's table?
Use the picture in question 8.
- An oligarchy
- A monarchy
- A republic
- A theocracy