Forms of Government Flashcards
Autocracy
one person has all the power
Monarchy
a king/queen has power, this power is passed hereditary
Dictatorship
One person has all control and power of citizens
Democracy
Citizens hold poltical power
Representative Democracy
Citizens elect representatives to represent them, like in voting
Direct Democracy
Citizens are involved with the day-to-day governing of the nation
Constitutional Democracy
limits power of office holders
Republic
power is given to the people, elect a president, representative democracy
Oligarchy
ruled by a small group of people
Aristocracy
ruled by wealthy, upper class, business men, land owners, generals
Theocracy
God is authority and overall power (could also be any other gov)
Anarchy
no one is in control, or everyone is
Constitutional Monarchy
king/queen has no power, they’re just ceremonial, power is given to the elected body.
Absolute Monarchy
king/queen has full control, form of dictatorship
Socialism
government protects citizens from businesses