government Flashcards
a country is ethnically the same, example: japan
nation-state
vote for someone to represent us in government
republic
for the people by the people
democracy
every citizen is given an equal vote
direct democracy
citizens vote for representatives to represent their interests in the government
indirect democracy
ruled by religious leaders, example: the pope
theocracy
a small group of people is in charge
oligarchy
one sole ruler over everyone
dictatorship
the leader who was born into royalty holds total control over the country
absolute monarchy
when the leader holds some power but is restricted by a constitution
constitutional monarchy
no one is in charge
anarchy
a system that controls/protects a country
government
what are the roles of government?
to make laws, enforce laws, protect people and to provide public service.
what three powers do all governments have?
make laws, enforce laws, and judiciary power
one political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them
totalitarian
