Government Systems Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Government
A
The organization inside a state that controls the actions and polices of the state.
2
Q
Democracy
A
Citizens hold the political power.
3
Q
Constitutional Monarchy
A
A combination of Monarchy with a king.
4
Q
Dictatorship
A
Is a form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens lives.
5
Q
Oligarchy
A
A small group of people has all the power.
6
Q
Theocracy
A
Is a government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.
7
Q
Anarchy
A
Nobody is in control.
8
Q
Totalitarian
A
One political party is in power and people are forced to do what the government tells them.
9
Q
Republic
A
Is the same as rep. democracy.
10
Q
Monarchy
A
A king or queen rules the country. Monarchs usually come to power through their family line.
