Government Terms Flashcards
Absolute monarchy
a form of government headed by a ruler or monarch with unlimited power see divine right
Assembly
a lawmaking body of government made up of a group of citizens
Communism
a system in which the government owns all property and makes nearly all decisions for its citizens
Confederation
a group of states or provinces under a central government
Democracy
A system of government in which citizens vote to make governmental decisions
Dictator
A ruler who has absolute power
Monarchy
a government ruled by a king or queen
Oligarchy
A type of government in which a small group of citizens control decision-making
Representatives
a person who is elected by citizens to speak or act for them
Totalitarian
A government in which a dictator or a small group of leaders control all aspects of peoples lives.
a form of government headed by a ruler or monarch with unlimited power see divine right
Absolute monarchy
a lawmaking body of government made up of a group of citizens
Assembly
a system in which the government owns all property and makes nearly all decisions for its citizens
Communism
a group of states or provinces under a central government
Confederation
A system of government in which citizens vote to make governmental decisions
Democracy
