Goverment Flashcards

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Autocracy

A

One person is in power (Example: monarcy and dictatorship)

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Totalitarian

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one political party is in power. and people are forced to do what the government tells them.

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3
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Monarchy

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A king or queen inherits their power and position through their family

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4
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Absolute power

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the monarchy holds total control over the country

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5
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Constitutional monarchy

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this is when the monarch holds some power but it is restricted by a constitution

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6
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Dictatorship

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There is no sharing power with other authorities

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7
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oligarchy

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a small group of people is in charge

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8
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democracy

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the power given to the people

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9
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Direct democracy

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this is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together make all of the important

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10
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representative democracy

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citizens elect a (vote or choses) lawmakers to represent their interest in the government indirect democracy

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11
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indirect democracy

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citizens elect a (vote or choses)lawmakers to represent their interest in the government also known as representative democracy

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12
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Constitutional republic

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The united states

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13
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Modern democracies divided power into what 3 branches

A

Legislative
Executive
Judicial

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14
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theocracy

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a government run by religious doctrine

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15
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anarchy

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One is in charge

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16
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what are 3 power that all government have

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Make law, enforce laws, Judicial power