Government Flashcards
A country is ethnically the same. example: japan
Nation-State
Rule by the people
Democracy
Where every citizen is given an equal vote in government, and together, make all of the important decisions
Direct Democracy
It is modeled after the ancient Roman Republic
Indirect democracy
A government run by religious doctrine
Theocracy
A small group of people in charge
Oligarchy
there is no sharing power with other authorities
dictatorship
A king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line
Absolute monarchy
When the monarch holds some power but it is restricted by a constitution
Constitutional monarchy
No one is in charge
Anarchy
A group of people who control the country, make laws, and keep order
Government
What are the roles of government?
To make and 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)
totalitarian
you vote for your country’s leader and the legislature
presidential democracy
