Ch 6 Flashcards
What is Absolute Monarchy?
A form of government where a king or queen has complete control over the country, with no limits to their power.
What is an Authoritarian Regime?
A political system where a single leader or a small group holds significant power and restricts freedoms, often without democratic elections.
What is Authoritarianism?
A belief or system of government where a single leader or group holds power, often suppressing political opposition and limiting individual freedoms.
What is Autocracy?
A system of government in which one person has all the power and makes decisions without input from others.
What is Autocratization?
The process by which a democratic system becomes more authoritarian, with leaders consolidating power and reducing freedoms.
What is Coercion?
Forcing someone to act in a certain way through threats, pressure, or violence.
What is a Coup d’état?
A sudden, illegal seizure of power from a government, usually by the military or a small group of elites.
What is Corruption?
Dishonest behavior by people in power, such as taking bribes or using their position for personal gain.
What is Cult of Personality?
When a leader uses propaganda to create an idealized and heroic image of themselves, often beyond reason or truth.
What is Despotism?
A form of government where a single ruler has absolute power, often using cruelty and oppression.
What is Dictatorship?
A government controlled by one person (a dictator) with absolute power, often without democratic elections.
What is Divine Right?
The belief that a ruler’s authority comes directly from God, not from the people.
What is a Hybrid Regime?
A government that combines elements of democracy with authoritarian practices, often showing both democratic elections and restrictions on freedoms.
What is Military Rule?
A system where the military controls the government, often after a coup d’état.
What is Patronage?
A system where political leaders give jobs, favors, or other rewards to their supporters in exchange for loyalty.
What is Personalism?
A political system where a leader’s personality, rather than institutions or laws, dominates the government.
What is Presidential Monarchy?
A system where the president holds substantial power, sometimes resembling the authority of a monarch.
What is a Ruling Party?
The political party that controls the government and holds most of the power in a country.
What is Totalitarianism?
A political system where the government controls every aspect of public and private life, often with extreme censorship, repression, and propaganda.
