government Flashcards
A country is ethnically the same. Example : Japan
Nation-State
Vote for someone else to represent us in government
Republic
what is it called when power is given to the people
Democracy
what is it called when every citizen gets equal vote in government
direct Democracy
a type of democratic government in which voters choose delegates to create the laws of government on their behalf
indirect Democracy
when a government is run by religious doctrine
theocracy
what is it called when a small group of people in charge
Oligarchy
when there is no share of power amongst other authorities and the dictator is the sole ruler over the people
dictatorship
when a person known as a monarch is in total control over the country they inhabit
absolute monarchy
when a monarch holds only some power over the country they inhabit but is restricted by the constitution
Constitutional Monarchy
when in a government there is no one in charge
Anarchy
every country is run by this power system
government
what are the roles of the Government
To make laws and enforce laws,to protect the people and to provide public services
What are the three powers the Government have
make laws,enforce laws and judiciary
When one political party is in power and the people are forced to do what they tell them to do
Totalitarian
