Government Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of Monarchy
A
Type of government where a leader inherits their power
2
Q
Definition of Tyranny
A
Type of government where a ruler gains power by force
3
Q
Definition of Oligarchy
A
Type of government where a few people share power with each other
4
Q
Definition of Direct Democracy
A
Type of government where citizens share power with each other by voting on individual issues
5
Q
Definition of Representative Democracy
A
Type of government where citizens share power with each other by voting for a leader to make decisions for them
6
Q
Monarchs _______ power
A
Inherited
7
Q
Tyrants _______ power
A
Seized
