Types of Government Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of US Government & Constitution has 13 clues. Answers range from 5 to 23 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
A form of government where a monarch inherits political power.
Rulers claim absolute power including control of nobles and religion.
Any citizen can directly debate and decide important public issues
One leader has complete control over citizen's lives and is usually abusive
Greek word meaning power (kratos) to the people (demos)
Any system where one person has absolute control of government
A hereditary king or queen serves as a ceremonial head of state, but the actual power is held by an elected legislature (Parliament)
Elected representatives debate proposals and make decisions for the rest of the community
Nobody is in control
a system of government ruled by a small group of people, “rule by few”.
Another word used to describe clue #7
small group of people who share power
a form of gov’t that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority
