government Flashcards
when a country is ethnically the same, Example:japan
Nation state
vote for someone to represent us in government, Example: the united state
Republic
rule by the people, Example: athens
direct democracy
when every citizen is given an equal vote in government and, together, make all of the important decisions, Example:four friends trying to vote where to go for dinner
indirect democracy
is modeled after the ancient roman republic where citizens vote for, or choose lawmakers, Example: South Africa under apartheid
theocracy
a government run by religious doctrine, Example: North Korea
oligarchy
a small group of people that is in charge, Example:Brunei
dictatorship
the sole ruler over their people, Example: United Kingdom
absolute monarchy
holds total control over the country Example:English Civil War
constitutional monarchy
when the monarch holds some power
anarchy
a group of people who control the country,make laws and keep order
government
to make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services
what are the rules of government
make laws, enforce laws and judiciary power
what three power do all governments have
relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.a totalitarian regime
Totalitarian
you can vote for the leader and legislature
presidential democracy