Governments Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is a dictatorship?
A form of government where a single person, known as a dictator, rules a country.
What is a monarchy?
A monarchy is a form of government where a single person has absolute power over the country.
What is a democracy?
A democracy is a form of government where the people rule the country.
What is a hereditary factor?
when The king or queen dies, the eldest son is appointed to become the next monarch.
What is an elective monarchy?
Where the monarch is voted into power by a small group of people.
What is a proclaimed monarchy?
where an individual declares himself as a monarch.
What is an absolute monarchy?
They hold the most power, make laws, and will/can make decisions without any permission needed.
what is a constitution?
A set of rules to determine how a state/country is run.
What is a dictatorship that is rules by a small group of people?
An Oligarchy.
What three dictatorships rose in the 20th century?
Germany, Italy, and japan.
What is a totalitarianism mean?
Total control of peoples lives.
what is an ideology?
Group of ideas that put together a country’s identity.
What does “cult of personality” mean?
Promoting the leaders strength and wisdom.
what is propaganda?
The spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring a main point.
