Government Flashcards
Vote for someone to represent us in government. Example: us
Republic
The power is given to the people. Example: Greece
Democracy
A country is ethnically the same. Example: Japan
Nation-State
When every citizen is given an equal vote in government. Example:
Direct Democracy
When citizens vote for lawmakers to represent their interests in the government. Example:
Indirect Democracy
A government run by religious doctrine. Example: Vatican city
Theocracy
A small group of people is in charge. Example: Saudi Arabia
Oligarchy
Not sharing power with other authorities. Example: Germany
Dictatorship
The monarch holds total power over the country. Example:
Absolute Monarchy
The monarch hold some power. Example: England
Constitutional Monarchy
No one is in charge. Example:
Anarchy
A Group of people who control the country. Example: every country
Government
What are the roles of the government
To make and enforce law, protect people and to provide public services.
What three power do all government have
Make laws, enforce laws and judiciary power
One political party is in power. and people are forced to do what the government tell them. Example: Chian
Totalitarian
