Government Flashcards

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Autocracy

A

One person has the power
Example: Monarchy and Dictatorship

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Monarchy

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A king or queen that inherits their power through their family line

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3
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Absolute Monarchy

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Holds TOTAL control over the country

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4
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Constitutional Monarchies

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Holds some power but is restricted by a constitution

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5
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Dictatorship

A

There is no sharing power with other authorities

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6
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Oligarchy

A

A small group of people that are in charge

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Democracy

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The people have all of the power

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8
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Direct Democracy

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The people are all given an equal amount of power as the government and together they make all of the important decisions

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9
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Representative Democracy

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Also known as an Indirect Democracy

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10
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Indirect Democracy

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Also known as a Representative Democracy

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11
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Constitutional Republic

A

This is the type of government the U.S has

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12
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Theocracy

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A government that is run by religious doctrine

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13
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Anarchy

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Not a government at ALL

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14
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What are the three powers that all governments have?

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To make laws, to enforce laws and judicial powers

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15
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Modern Democracies divide power into what 3 branches?

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Legustative, Executive and Judicial

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16
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Totalitarian

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

17
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Presidential democracy

A

When you elect a president to run the country

18
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Parliamentary Democracy

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People vote for representatives and legislators.