Case 1 of 80 points
Spot the clue
Which government best fits the evidence?
Choose a government type. Then check whether the evidence supports your answer.
Investigation complete
Power investigation
Who Rules?
Follow the evidence, not the label.Ask who makes the final decisions: one person, a few people, or citizens.
Need the power guide? Open it while you investigate.
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AutocracyPower is concentrated in one ruler.Few
OligarchyPower is held by a small group.Many
DemocracyPolitical authority depends on citizen participation.Concept map
Classify by the real decision-maker.
Start with the person or group that can make the final political decision, not the country name or a symbol on its flag.
- One: absolute monarchy or dictatorship
- Few: oligarchy
- Many: democracy
Compare
Two routes for citizen voice.
Direct democracyCitizens vote on laws or major decisions themselves.
Representative democracyCitizens elect representatives. A republic can also be democratic.
Reality check
Names can hide power.
A constitution, election, or “republic” label is not enough evidence on its own.
- Can opponents compete safely?
- Can citizens remove leaders?
- Can courts and media check power?