Government Flashcards
(18 cards)
Autocracy
One person has all the power (example dictatorship or monarchy)
Monarchy
A king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line
Absolute Monarchies
The monarch holds total control over the country
Constitutional Monarchies
This is when the monarchy holds some power but is restricted by a constitution
Dictatorship
The dictator is the sole ruler over their country
Oligarchy
A small group of people is in charge
Democracy
The power is given to the people, the citizens, of the nation
Direct Democracy
Every citizen is given an equal vote in government and, together, make all of the important decisions
Representative democracy
Where citizens elect (vote for, or choose) lawmakers to represent their interests in the government
Indirect democracy
Where citizens elect (vote for, or choose) lawmakers to represent their interests in the government
Constitutional republic
U.S. citizens vote on representatives to make laws and decisions for the country, according to the rules laid out in the U.S. constitution
Modern Democracies divided power into what 3 branches?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Theocracy
A government run by religious doctrine
Anarchy
No one is in charge
What are 3 powers that all governments have?
power to make laws, enforce laws and Judge
How does an presidential democracy work?
People directly vote for the president and the legislature. The legislature makes laws and president approves or denies the laws
How does a parliamentary democracy work?
People only vote for the legislature (who represents them in government). The political party with the most seats (power) then chooses one person to be the Prime Minister.
Totalitarian
One political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them.
