Government Flashcards

1
Q

A country is ethnically the same. Example: Japan

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Nation-State

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2
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The power is given to the people, the citizens of the nation

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Democracy

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3
Q

Vote for someone to represent us in government

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Republic

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4
Q

one person in charge of the government

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Autocracy

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5
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A group of people who control the country make laws and keep in order

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Government

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6
Q

were no one is in charge

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Anarchy

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7
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Every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together make all of the important decisions

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Direct Democracy

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8
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Citizens collect (vote for or choose) lawmakers to represent their interests in the government

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Indirect Democracy

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9
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A government run by religious doctrine

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Theocracy

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10
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A small group of people are in charge

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Oligarchy

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11
Q

There is no sharing power with other authorities

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Dictatorship

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12
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The monarchy holds total control over the country

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Absolute Monarchy

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13
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When a monarchy holds some power but it’s restricted by a constitution

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Constitutional Monarchy

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14
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One political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them.

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Totalitarian

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15
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People vote for the Legislature and for the leader of the country

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Presidential Democracy

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16
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You only vote for your legislature. The dominant party then chooses the Prime Minister (Leader).

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Parliamentary Democracy

17
Q

What three powers do all governments have?

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Make Laws, enforce laws and judiciary power (alter laws.

18
Q

What are the roles of Government?

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To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services.