Government Flashcards
Republic
vote for someone to represent us in government
Democracy
Democracy means rule by the people
Direct democracy
Direct Democracy is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government and ,together , make all of the important decisions .
indirect Democracy
Indirect Democracy is modeled after the Ancient Roman republic
Theocracy
Theocracy is a government run by religious doctrine
Oligarchy
Small group of people in charge
Dictatorship
Absolute Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
Anarchy
Government
Nation state
What are the roles of a government ?
to make and do enforce laws , protect people and to provide public services
Totafitarian
once political party is in power . and people are forced to do what the government tells them
presidential Democracy
people vote for the leader and the legislature .