Forms of Government 1.2 Flashcards
What are three classifications for government?
- Who can participate in the governing process
- Geographic distribution of government power within the state
- The relationship between the legislative and executive branch of government
In a democracy,where does the supreme political power rest?
iT rests with the people
What is direct democracy?
It is where people have a direct say in the laws that are passed
What is an indirect democracy?
It is where people have a say in the government through their representatives
What words can be used to describe America?
Democracy, Republic, Representative democracy, and republican form of government
WHat is a dictatorship?
It exists where those who rule cannot be hled responsible tot he will of the people.
What is an autocracy?
It is a governmetn in which a single person holds the ultimate political power
What is an oligarchy?
A government in which the power to rule is held by a small, usually self appointed elite
What are the characters of the tendencies?
They are totalitarian. The leaders exercise complete control over human life
What do dictatorships often present the outward appearance of?
Control of the people. The people often vote in popular elections
What is a unitary government?
It is often described as a centralized government. All powers held by the government belong to a single, central agency. The local governments only have powers that are given to them by the central government.
What is an example of a unitary government?
Great Britain
What is a federal government?
The pwowers of government are divided between a central government and several local governments.
Who makes the division of power in a central government?
An authority superior t both the central and local governments
What are some countries that have federal governments?
Australia, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Germany, India
