government Flashcards
vote for someone to represent us in government.
Republic
A nation of people have a country of their own.
Nation state
This is where their is no government no rules no order.
Anarchy
What is it called when their is a government run by religious doctrine.
Theocracy
A small group of people that is in charge
Oligarchy
The power is given to the people the citizens of the nation.
Democracy
a group of people that are in charge make laws, protect people and provide public service.
Government
They do not share power with other authorities.
Dictatorship
The monarch holds total control over the country.
Absolute Monarchy
This monarchy holds some power but is restricted by a constitution
Constitutional Monarchy
One political party is in power and people are forced to do what the government tells them
Totalitarian
People vote for the leader and legislature
Presidential democracy
people vote for the legislature and the ruling party in the legislature votes in a prime minister.
Parliamentary democracy
the electorate decides on policy invites without elected representatives as proxies.
Direct democracy
Voters choose delegates to create the laws of goverment on thier behalf.
Indirect democracy
