Government Flashcards
A Country is ethnically the same. Example:
Japan
Nation State
A System of government by the whole population. Example:
United States Of America
Democracy
There is only one leader/ One person has all power. Example:
North Korea
Autocracy
Vote for someone to represent us in government. Example:
United States Of America
Republic
When Every citizen is given an equal vote in government. Example: Ancient Greece
Direct Democracy
Most Modern democratic nations practice some form of Representative Democracy. Example: Ancient Roman Republic
Indirect Democracy
Less popular types of government, a government run by religious doctrine. Example: Saudi Arabia
Theocracy
A small group of people is in charge. Example:
Saudi Arabia
Oligarchy
There is no sharing power with other authorities. Example:
North Korea
Dictatorship
The monarch holds total control over the country.
Absolute Monarchy
One political party is in power. and people are forced to do what the government tells them.
Totalitarian
you can vote for the leader and the legislator.
Presidential Democracy
You only vote for the legislator. The dominant party in legislature picks the Prime MInister.
Parliamentary Democracy
The Monarch holds some of the power.
Constitutional Monarchy
No one has a leader and everyone has power. No rules
Anarchy