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