government Flashcards

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autocracy

A

one person who has all the power (ex: dictatorship or monarchy)

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monarchy

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a king or queen inherits their position through their family

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3
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absolute monarchy

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the monarch holds total control

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4
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constitutional monarchies

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when the monarch holds some power but restricted from the constitution

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5
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dictatorship

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where there is no sharing power with other authorities.

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6
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oligarchy

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a small group of people in charge

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7
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democracy

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the power is given to the people as in (rule by the people)

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8
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direct democracy

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this is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government to make decisions.

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9
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representative democracy

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citizens vote for or choose lawmakers to represent their interests.

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10
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indirect democracy

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citizens vote for or choose lawmakers to represent their interests. also known as representative democracy.

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11
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the 3 democracies are

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legislative, executive, judical

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12
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theocracy

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a government run by religious doctrine.

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13
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anarchy

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no one in charge

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14
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presidential democracy

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directly vote for the leader and leisure

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15
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parliamentary democracy

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people only vote for their leisure the party with the most seats picks the prime minister.

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16
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constitutional republic

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make laws and decisions for the country according to the constitution.

17
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totalitarian

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one political party is in power and people are forced to do what the government tells them

18
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the 3 powers that all governments have is…

A

the 3 powers make laws, enforce laws, and judicial power.