government systems Flashcards
a country is ethnically the same, example: japan
nation-state
vote for someone to represent us in government
republic
for the people, by the people
democracy
every citizen is given an equal vote
direct democracy
citizens vote for representatives to represent their interests to the government
indirect democracy
ruled by religious leaders, example: the pope
theocracy
small group of people in charge
oligarchy
one, sole ruler over everyone
dictatorship
the leader holds total control over the country, born into royalty
absolute monarchy
when the leaders holds some power but is restricted by a constitution
constitutional monarchy
no one is in charge
anarchy
a system that controls/protects a country
government
what are the roles of government?
to make and enforce laws, protect people, and provide public service.
what three powers do all governments have?
make laws, enforce laws, and judiciary power
one party in power, people forced to do what the gov tells them
totalitarian
