Governments & Policies Flashcards
(16 cards)
Federal
A central government shares power with a number of small local governments.
Democracy
Where the government is elected by the people.
Plutocracy
A government composed of the wealthy class.
Oligarchy
Rule by a small group of people who share similar interests or family relations.
Capitalist
People can own their own businesses and property but usually pay taxes from some of the money they make. Most capitalist governments provide their own education, health and welfare services.
Monarchy
Rule by an individual (King or Queen) who has inherited the role and expects to pass it onto their heir.
Regional or
Local
A government or council that controls a smaller area within a country. Most local governments are controlled by the central government.
Communist
The government owns businesses and farms. It provides healthcare, education and welfare.
Constitutional
Monarchy
Has a democratic government that limits the control of the Monarch (King or Queen).
Transitional
A country that is changing from one type of government to another.
Despotism
Rule by a single leader, all his or her subjects are considered his or her slaves.
Totalitarian
State
A country with one political party. In England there are three main parties: Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrats.
Revolutionary
If a government is overthrown by force, the overthrowing government is sometimes called the Revolutionary Government.
Anarchy
A situation where there is no government.
Republic
A country that has no monarch. The head of the country is usually an elected president.
Dictatorship
A country ruled by a single leader who has full power over the country. This leader is not elected.
