Government Flashcards
Autocracy
One person has power.
Monarchy
A king or queen inherits their power and position
Absolute monarchy
The monarch holds total control over the country
constitutional monarchies
This is when the monarch holds some power.
Dictatorship
The dictator is the sloe ruler over their country
Oligarchy
a small group of people is in charge.
Democracy
The power is 100% given to the people.
direct democracy
This when every citizen is given an equal vote in government and, together make all of the important decisions.
indirect democracy
Where citizens elect ( vote for,or choose) lawmakers to represent their interests in the government.
representative democracy
As an indirect democracy U.S. citizens vote on.
constitutional republic
Make laws and decisions for the country,according to the rules laid out in the U.S. constitution.
Presidential democracy
People directly vote for the countries leader and legislature. The legislature makes laws and the president approves or denies the law.
Natian state
It is a fancy country
communism
No private ownership. Everyone equally owns ever thing and works together
capitalism
Private ownership of everything runs off of the idea of free competition.
