Forms Of Government Flashcards
(21 cards)
People in a village are tired of being treated unfairly. They got together and chose chiefs to bring their complains to the king.
Representative Democracy
Central government holds all power
Unitary System Of Government
Parliamentary
Parliamentary legislative chooses executive
Presidential
Voters choose executive and legislative
Absolute Monarchy
On person holds all power with no restrictions
Constitutional Monarchy
One person that is restricted by laws and rules they are ceremonial like a symbol
U.S. had confederal form of government
They didn’t want the central government to have too much power
Citizens make decisions for government
Direct Democracy
Government controls several basic industries and provides service at no cost
Socialism
As king of my country, I am really more like a symbol. They don’t give me any power!
Constitutional Monarchy
Direct Democracy
People make all decisions
I am the only one who makes decisions!
Autocracy or Dictatorship
Communism
Means of protection (CCCP)
Small Group Of Wealthy Elite
Oligarchy
Elect representatives to make decisions for us
Republic or representative democracy
Our county provides health care and education for the people
Socialism
Voters->central government-> local government
Unitary
Central government and state government
Federal
Voters-> state government-> central government
Confederal
Executive and legislative
Presidential
Voters -> legislative-> executive
Parliamentary
