Forms Of Governance Flashcards
1
Q
Patriarchy
A
Rule by father
2
Q
Gynaecocracy
A
Rule by women
3
Q
Gerontocracy
A
Elderly
4
Q
Democracy
A
Rule by the people
5
Q
Aristocracy
A
Rule by the best
6
Q
Monarchy
A
Rule by a single, hereditary leader
7
Q
Oligarchy
A
Rule by few
8
Q
Diarchy
A
Rule by two
9
Q
Technocracy
A
Rule by the skilled
10
Q
Anarchy
A
Ungoverned
11
Q
Plutocracy
A
Rule by the wealthy
12
Q
Ochlocracy
A
Mob rule
13
Q
Meritocracy
A
Selected according to merit
14
Q
Stratocracy
A
Rule by army
15
Q
Theocracy
A
Rule by the Gods (via priests)