Here are the answers to the questions on your worksheet, written in complete sentences as requested.
1. What is a government?
A government is a group of people who have the authority to control and make laws for a country, state, or community.
2. What are the four (4) types of government that exist around the world?
The four main types of government are Democracy, Republic, Monarchy, and Dictatorship.
3. Match the phrases in Column A with the answers in Column B:
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A. Republic — The leader is the President, who may or may not be elected by the people.
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B. Dictatorship — One man or a small clique is the leader. The leader is called a dictator, and holds power over the people by force.
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C. Monarchy — The leader inherits this position, and has a sovereign (a king, a queen, an emperor, or an empress) as leader.
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D. Democracy — The leader is elected by the people, and is called the Prime Minister. Its people have freedom of speech and movement.
4. What forms of government does the Bahamas have?
The Bahamas has a Parliamentary Democracy under a Constitutional Monarchy.
5. Complete the chart below by writing four (4) examples of each type of government:
| Types of Government | Countries Around the World |
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Democracy | 1. United States<br>2. Canada<br>3. Japan<br>4. Germany |
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Dictatorship | 1. North Korea<br>2. Syria<br>3. Iran<br>4. Cuba |
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Monarchy | 1. United Kingdom<br>2. Saudi Arabia<br>3. Sweden<br>4. Thailand |
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Republic | 1. France<br>2. India<br>3. Brazil<br>4. Italy |
*(Note: Many countries fit into more than one category. For example, the UK is both a Democracy and a Monarchy. The examples above are chosen to best fit the specific label for school purposes.)*
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