Government Flashcards
Autocracy
One person has all the power(example: dictator or monarchy)
Totalitarian
One political party in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them
Monarchy
A king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line
Absolute Monarchy
Holds a total control over the country
Constitutional Monarchies
This is when the monarch holds some power, but is restricted by a constitution
Dictatorship
The dictator is the sole ruler over their country
Oligarchy
A small group of people in charge
Democracy
100% of the power is given to the people (the citizens), of the nation
Direct Democracy
This is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together make it all of the important decisions
Representative Democracy
Where citizens elect (vote for, or choose) lawmakers to represent their interests in the government
Indirect Democracy
Where citizens elect lawmakers to represent their interests in the government
Constitutional Republic
U.S. citizens vote on representatives
Presidential Democracy
People directly vote for the countries leader and legislature.The legislature makes laws and the president approves or denies the laws.
Parliamentary Democracy
People only vote for their legislature. The political party that has the most seats gets to choose the Prime Minister.
Theocracy
A government is run by religious doctrine
