Types of Government Vocab Flashcards
(14 cards)
Guaranteed
Promised
Constitution
important document that protects certain rights for citizens
Limited
Restricted in size or amount
Dictatorship
government in which one person holds total power over the citizens, often by force
Democracy
government where supreme power is held by the people
Structured
how something is organized, designed, or built
Monarchy
government ruled by a single person, usually a queen or king
unlimited
not restricted in size or amount
Citizen
a person who is a member of s community, state, or nation
Democracy
A form of government in which the people choose their leaders by voting in elections
EX.
United States of America 🇺🇸
Monarchy
A form of government led by a queen or king
EX.
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Dictatorship
A form of government in which all the power is held by one individual person or a small group of people.
EX.
North Korea🇰🇵
Oligarchy
A form of government in which all the power is held by a small group of wealthy and powerful people.
EX.
China🇨🇳
Theocracy
A form of government in which those in power are also religious leaders.
EX.
Vatican City, Rome🇻🇦