Government Flashcards
A country is ethnically the same. Example: japan
Nation-state
what are the roles of government?
to make the enforce laws,protect people and to provide public services
what three powers do all governments have?
make laws, enforce laws and judiciary power (alter laws.
when you vote for someone to represent us in government
republic
the power is given to the people, the citizens, of the nation
democracy
this is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government and, together, make all of the important decisions
direct democracy
citizens elect (vote for, or choose) lawmakers to represent their interests in the government.
indirect democracy
a government run by religious doctrine
theocracy
a small group of people is in charge
oligarchy
a type of autocracies
dictatorship
the monarch holds total control over the country
absolute monarchy
the monarch holds some power
constitutional monarchy
is an interesting type of government, because its technically not a government at all.
anarchy
a group of people who control the country
government
one political party is in power. and people are forced to do what the government tells them
totalitarian