Democracies, Monarchies, And Dictatorships Flashcards
(11 cards)
Guaranteed
promised
constitution
Important document that protects certain right for citizens.
limited
restricted in size or amount
dictatorship
government in which one person hold total power over the citizens, often by force.
democracy
Government where supreme power is held by the people
structured
how something is organized, designed, or built
Monarchy
government ruled by a single person, usally a king or queen
unlimited
Not restricted in size or amount
citizen
a person who is a member of a community, state, or nation.
Oligarchy
A form of government in which all the power is held by a small group of weather and powerful people
Theocracy
A form of government in which those in power are also religious leaders