government Flashcards
A country is ethnically the same.Example:Japan
Nation-State
the power is given to the people,the citizens of the nation
Democracy
vote for someone to represent us in government
Republic
When every citizen is given an equal vote in government
Direct democracy
also called representative democracy ,modeled after the Ancient Roman Republic
indirect democracy
a government run by religious doctrine
theocracy
a small group of people is in charge
Oligarchy
no sharing power with other authorities
Dictatorship
holds total control over their country
Absolute monarchy
when the monarch holds some power
constitutional monarchy
not even a government
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.
Presidential democracy
You vote for your country’s leader and the legislature
