government Flashcards
A country is ethnically the same. Example japan
nation state
vote for someone to represent us in government
republic
the power is given to people, the citizens
democracy
this is when every citizens is given an equal vote in government and, together, make it all of the important decisions.
direct democracy
represent democracy is modeled after the Ancient roman republic. ( vote for, or choose lawmakers)
indirect democracy
a government run by religions doctrine (EXAMPLE- Theo-comes from Greek for a god.
Theocracy
a small group of people is in change. (EXAMPLE-olig- comes from Greek for a few
oligarchy
there is no sharing power with other authorities
dictatorship
The ___________ holds total control over the country most historical monarchies were like this, with kings exerting total control over their subjects.
Absolute Monarchy
the ________________________ holds some power, but it is unwritten document that lays out the structure of a government.
constitutional monarchy
An interesting type of government because its technically not a government at all.
Anarchy
a group of people who control the control make laws, and keep order. (but not every country is run by the same type of _________)
government
what are the roles of Government?
make laws, enforce laws and judiciary power (after laws)
what three powers do all government have?
to make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services
You get to vote for the president and the legislature.
presidential democracy
