Types Of Goverment Flashcards
(15 cards)
A government where people vote directly or elect representatives is called a _________.
democracy
In a _________, elected representatives rule under a constitution.
republic
(ex: USA, France)
A government ruled by a king or queen is called a _________.
monarchy
In an __________ monarchy, the king or queen has total power.
absolute
In a ______________ monarchy, the monarch has limited powers and elected leaders govern.
constitutional
A government where a small group of people holds power is an __________.
oligarchy
A government ruled by a noble class or elite is an _____________.
aristocracy
A government ruled by religious leaders is a ___________.
theocracy
A government where one person has total power, often by force, is a ______________.
dictatorship
The most extreme form of dictatorship, controlling all aspects of life, is ________________.
totalitarianism
A system where all property is publicly owned and people work for the community is ____________.
communism
A system where the government controls major industries but private property exists is ____________.
socialism
The absence of government is called __________.
anarchy
A system where power is divided between national and regional governments is ____________.
federalism
A loose alliance of independent states with weak central government is a ______________.
confederation
