Definitiojd Of Political Flashcards
Absolutism
In this political system, the king or queen had all the power, justified by the divine rights. They could do whatever they want without restrictions or limits
Democracy
People hold all the power. They culd vote what they want and freely
Depotism
An authority had all the power and they made the rules. They govern in a cruel maner and without taking into a count the human rights of peolple
Dictatorship
A political regime in wich a single leader or political party could be vote, without the consent of the government and holded by force
Enlinghtment
An intellectual and cultura movment from the 18 and 17 centuries, that emphasized reason, individualism and skepticism of the authority
Estate
3 estates: 1st (clergy) 2nd (noblity) 3rd (commoners)
National Sovereignty
That a nation can govern itself, freely and without depending in anyone
Ancient regime
This political system was in France before French revolution, based on absolute monarchy, feudal privileges and estate system
Republic
The head of state was choosen by the people and the person that was choose create the laws
Universal suffrage
The right of vote for adult citizens. It doesn’t mine the race, gender…
Restricted Suffrage
A limit system of voting, in which only an specific group of persons could vote, depending on your education, gender, race…
Bill of rights
A declaration which protect citizens from for example esclavitud from part of the governemnt
Separation of powers
Judicial, executive and legislative divison of power
Parliament
A place where all the representatived from each country meet, where they discuss policy, create laws and speak about government
Industrial Revolution
The change in the 18th century from people working in agriculture to peolple working in factories
