Ch. 12 - Democracies, Monarchies, and Dictatorships Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
a person who is a member of a community, state, or nation
A
citizen
2
Q
important document that protects certain rights for citizens
A
constitution
3
Q
government where supreme power is held by the people
A
democracy
4
Q
government in which one person holds total power over citizens, often by force
A
dictatorship
5
Q
promised
A
guaranteed
6
Q
restricted in size or amount
A
limited
7
Q
government ruled by a single person, usually a king or queen
A
monarchy
8
Q
how something is organized, designed, or built
A
structured
9
Q
not restricted in size or amount
A
unlimited
10
Q
a form of government in which all the power is held by a small group of wealthy and powerful people
A
oligarchy
11
Q
a form of government in which those in power are also religious leaders
A
theocracy
