Test 7 Flashcards
(17 cards)
Rebublic
People elect representatives to make policies or laws
Socialism
Gov plays a role in running the economy leaders may be elected by people
Confederal
A system of government in which government plays a major role in running the economy private ownership is also allowed in leaders may be elected by the people
Federal
A system of government where power is shared between a central government
Parliamentary
A system of government where power lies with the legislative body and a leader of the country is part of the legislative
Prime minister
The head of state in a parliamentary system
Unitary
A system of government where almost all power is located with the central government
Absolute monarchy
A form of autocracy were person becomes the sole leader of the country by being born into a family of rulers no limits to a monarchs power
Anarchy
The absence of any form of government
Autocracy
A form of government where a person has unlimited power
Communism
Single ruling family owned entire economy no private ownership
Democracy
Government where are political powers are held
Dictatorship
Military leader becomes the leader of the country through violent means
Direct democracy
Power to govern is directly in people
Monarchy
A form of government headed by king or queen
Oligarchy
A form of government in which a small group has complete control
Representative democracy
People elect representatives to make policies or laws
