Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy or an oligarchy?

What type of government is described as "ruled by a few"?

What type of government does the picture present ?

Which type of government do we have in the United States?

Iraq has one leader who has not been elected.

Which type of government is being described? ---- "Mufasa, the king has died. Simba is the heir to the throne. Simba's wicked uncle plots to become the pride's new king.

In Ancient Greece, citizens gathered to make decisions for their city-states and voted directly on issues.

What type of government is being described? ---- "Fidel Castro held total authority over the citizens of Cuba and punished any citizen that opposed him."

India has a government where there are elections. All eligible voters have a right to pick their leader.

Which type of government is being described? ---- "Today is the first Tuesday in November. Today is Election Day! Everyone who is over eighteen years old has the right to vote for the leader of his/her country."

In a democracy, who does not have power?

Pakistan's government is ran by a group of wealthy leaders.

How do the citizens feel about their leader in a monarchy?