Government Flashcards
A country is ethnically the same. Example: Japan
Nation-State
Vote for someone to represent us in government
Republic
When one person rules
Democracy
Every citizen is given an equal vote in government
Direct Democracy
Representative democracy is modeled after the ancient roman republic
Indirect Democracy
A government run by religious doctrine
Theocracy
A small group of people are in charge
Oligarchy
There is no sharing power with other authorities
Dictatorship
The monarch holds total control over the country
Absolute Monarchy
A monarch holds some power but is restricted by the constitution
Constitutional Monarchy
No one rules
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.
One political party is in power and people are forced to do what the government tells them
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