Goverment Flashcards
(16 cards)
A country is ethnically the same.Example:japan
Nation-state
Vote for someone to represent us in government for Example:The United States
Republic
the power given to the people for Example: Greek
Democracy
This is when every citizen is given an equal vote in the government for Example: four friends agreeing on dinner
Direct Democracy
This is where citizens vote for lawmakers for Example:i voted for taco bell for dinner.
Indirect Democracy
a government run by religious doctrine for Example: the government being god
Theocracy
a small group of people is in charge for Example:Saudi Arabia
Oligarchy
there is no sharing power with other authorities for Example:North Korea
dictatorship
the monarchy holds total control of the country for Example:kings total control
Absolute monarchy
this is when the monarchy holds some power for Example:the USA
constitutional monarchy
people vote on who should be legislature and for they leader of the country for Example:The USA
presidential Democracy
You only vote for your legislature they dominate the party then choose the Prime Minster for Example: The UK
parliamentary Democracy
no one rules the country for Example: this is why no one has tried
Anarchy
A group of people who control the country for Example:the whole world
Government
What are the rules of the government?
To make laws,and Enforce laws,protect people and to provide public services.
What three powers do all governments have?
make laws,enforce laws and alter laws
