Social Studies Flashcards
A ________ is a type of government that is ruled by citizens of the nation
democracy
A ________ is a type of government that has a system where property is public and people work and are given things by the government based on their needs
communism
A ________ is a type of government that is based on a undivided rule of a single person; usually power is passed down through generation
monarchy
A ________ is a type of government that is ruled by one or a small group of people
dictatorship
Define democracy
the government is ruled by and elected official
Define direct democracy
Citizens participate directly in the government
Define represent democracy
Citizens elect leaders to represent them
Define communism
The government controls all social and economic systems
Basic freedoms are limited
Define monarchy
A Queen or King controls the government, this is based on heredity
Define absolute monarchy
The ruler has ALL power
Define constitutional monarchy
The ruler has power, but rules are in place so they don;t abuse their power
