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 the whole body of citizens
- Rule by elected representatives
- Rule by one king or queen
- Rule by a small group
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 a few rich families
- Rule by a king whose child inherits
- Rule by religious leaders
- Rule by the voters
Who holds power in Alder, by Luz's chain?
- One person, the king
- Elected representatives
- The adult citizens of the town
- A few rich families
How long does Alder's king rule, by Noah's chain?
Use the picture in question 4.
- Until the next election
- Until the council meets
- For a four-year term
- For life
Pia's chain has a blank: who holds power in Cedar?
- A few rich families
- One person, a king
- All adult citizens
- Elected representatives only
Tala's chain has a blank: what form of government is Cedar?
- A monarchy
- A democracy
- An oligarchy
- A republic with a king
Which form of government is Birch in Zee's table?
- A republic
- A monarchy
- A democracy
- An oligarchy
Which form of government is Alder in Ari's table?
Use the picture in question 8.
- A democracy
- A monarchy
- A republic
- An oligarchy
Which form of government is Dale in Bo's table?
Use the picture in question 8.
- A theocracy
- A republic
- An oligarchy
- A monarchy