Let's Learn About Forms of Government
SS.7.C.3.1: Compare different forms of government - direct democracy, representative democracy, socialism, communism, monarchy, oligarchy, autocracy
Forms of Government Content Guide
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Video: Forms of Government Part 1 (Direct Democracy, Representative Democracy, Communism, Socialism)
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Video: Forms of Government Part 2 (Oligarchy, Monarchy, Autocracy)
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Readings
The United States has a representative democracy as its form of government, which is also called a republic. There are other forms of government throughout the world.
Showing What You Know
A scenario-based activity about the forms of government.
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Practice Quiz on Forms of Government
