government Flashcards
You pick a representative to run.
Republic
The people have 100% of the power.
Democracy
When every citizen is given an equal vote in government.
Direct democracy
This is when citizens elect lawmakers to represent their interest in government.
Indirect democracy
The highest leader is a god.
Theocracy
A country is ethnically the same. Example Japan.
Nation state
When a small group of people are in charge.
oligarchy
There is no sharing power with other authorities.
Dictatorship
The monarchy to hold total control over the country.
Absolute monarchy
This is when a monarchy holds some power but is restricted by constitution.
Constitutional monarchy
It is not a government at all.
Anarchy
a group of people control the country make laws and people keep order.
Government
to make and enforce laws protect people and to provide public services.
What are the rules of the government
Make laws enforce laws and judiciary power.
What’s three powers do all governments have
One political party is in power and people are forced to do what the government tells them.
Totalitarian
