Government Flashcards
Vote for someone to represent us in government
Republic
The power that is given to the people, the citizens of the nation
Democracy
When every citizen is given an equal vote in government and, together make all of the important decisions
Direct Democracy
Where citizens elect lawmakers to represent their interests in the government
Indirect Democracy
A government run by religious doctrine
Theocracy
A small group of people that are incharge
Oligarchy
No sharing power with other authorities
Dictatorship
the monarch that holds total control over the country
Absolute Monarchy
When the monarch holds some power, but is restricted by a constitution
Constitutional Monarchy
An interesting type of government , because it’s technically not a government
Anarchy
A group of people who control the country, make laws, and keep order
Government
A country is ethnically the same
Ex: Japan
Nation-State
What are the roles of government
To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services
What three powers do all governments have
Make laws, enforce laws and alter laws (judiciary power)
One political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them
Totalitarian
