government Flashcards

1
Q

a country is ethnically the same. example japan

A

nation state

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2
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what means rule by the people

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democracy

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3
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every citizen is given an equal vote in government example ancient greece

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direct democracy

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4
Q

vote for someone to represent us in government

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republic

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5
Q

citizens vote for lawmakers to represent their interests

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indirect democracy

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6
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a government run by religious doctrine

A

theocracy

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7
Q

a small group of people is in charge

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oligarchy

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8
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there is no sharing power with other authorities

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dictatorship

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9
Q

this holds total control over the country

A

absolute monarchy

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10
Q

holds some power but has to follow the constitution

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constitutional monarch

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11
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no one is in charge

A

anarchy

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12
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the governing body of a nation, state, or community.

A

government

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13
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1 political party is in power and the people are forced to do what the gov. tells them

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totalitarian

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14
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you get to vote for the president and the legislature

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presidential democracy

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15
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you get to vote for the legislature.

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parliamentary democracy

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