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Democracy vs Other Governments

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Democracy vs Other Governments

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📚 Part 1: Types of Government

1. In a democracy, who gets to have a say in making decisions?

Only the king or queen

Just one powerful person

All the people together

Only teachers

2. What is a monarchy?

When everyone votes on everything

When a king or queen makes the rules

When no one is in charge

When children make all decisions

3. In a dictatorship, how many people have all the power?

Everyone

Just one person

A small group

No one

4. Which of these are important parts of democracy? (Tick all that apply)

Everyone gets a vote

People can share their ideas

Only one person decides everything

Decisions are made together

Everyone's voice counts

✏️ Part 2: Understanding Democracy

5. Fill in the blanks about New Zealand:

New Zealand is a _____________ where people get to _____________ for their leaders. This means everyone's _____________ counts and we can all have a say in important decisions.

6. Why is it important for everyone to have a say in how their country is run? Write your answer below:
7. What happens in an election? Explain in your own words:
8. Think about our class election activity. How did it feel to vote? What did you learn?

🎯 Part 3: Compare and Contrast

9. Draw lines to match each government type with its description:
Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
One person has all the power and doesn't ask others
People work together to make decisions
A king or queen makes the rules
10. Which type of government do you think is fairest? Circle your choice and explain why:

Democracy     Monarchy     Dictatorship

I think _____________ is fairest because:

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