Government Flashcards
Autocracy
One person has all the power (example: dictatorship or monarchy)
Monarchy
A king or queen who inherits their power and position through there family line
Absolute monarchy
The monarch holds total control over the country
Constitutional monarchies
This is when the monarch holds some of the power
Dictatorship
There is no sharing power with other authorities
Theocracy
ruled by religious doctrine
Oligarchy
A small group of people is in change
Democracy
The power is given to the people
Direct democracy
This is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government & important decisions
Indirect democracy
U.S. citizens vote on representatives to make laws.
Representative democracy
It is modeled after the Ancient Roman Republic.
Constitutional republic
The United States for instance can be
Anarchy
run by one person
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.