Government Flashcards

1
Q

A country is ethnically the same. Example:
Japan

A

Nation-Sate

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2
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Where the power is given to the people, the citizens of the nation.

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Democracy

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3
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When every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together make all of the important decisions

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Direct democracy

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4
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modeled after the ancient roman republic. this is where citizens elect lawmakers

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Indirect democracy

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5
Q

a government run by religious doctrine

A

theocracy

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6
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a small group of people in charge

A

oligarchy

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7
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there is no sharing power with other authorities. the dictator is the sole ruler over their people

A

dictatorship

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8
Q

ruler holds total control over the country

A

absolute monarchy

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9
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ruler holds some power, but it is restricted by a constitution

A

Constitutional monarchy

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10
Q

technically no government at all, no countries currently existing with this type of government

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Anarchy

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11
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you can vote for the leader and the legislature.

A

Presidential Democracy

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12
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you only vote for the legislature. the dominant party in the legislature picks the prime minister.

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parliamentary democracy

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13
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a group of people who control the country, make laws, and keep order.

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Government

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14
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a form of government in which a state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body.

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Republic

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15
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a form of government that attempts to assert total control over the lives of its citizens

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Totalitarian

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16
Q

what are the roles of government?

A

To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services

17
Q

what three powers do all governments have?

A

Make laws, enforce laws, and judiciary power (alter laws.)