Government Flashcards
A country is ethnically the same.
Nation-State
Vote for someone to represent us in government
Republic
A king or a queen inherits their power and position through their family lines.
Monarchy
The monarch holds total control over the country
Absolute Monarchy
This is when the monarch holds some power but it is restricted
constitutional monarchy
There is no sharing power with other authorities. The dictator is the sole ruler over people
Dictatorship
A small group of people is in charge
Oligarchy
This is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government.
Direct democracy
Representative democracy is modeled after the Ancient Roman Republic.
Indirect democracy
Is a government that is run by religious doctrine
Theocracy
People vote for the legislature and for the leader of the country
Presidential Democracy
You only vote for your legislature. The dominant party then chooses the Prime Minister.
Parliamentary Democracy
In a anarchy no one is in charge.
Anarchy
a group of people who control the country
Government
What are the roles of Government?
To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services
