government Flashcards
autocracy
one person has all the power
totalitarian
one political party is in power and people are forced to do what the government tells them
monarchy
a king or queen inherits their power and position in the family line
constitutional monarchies
this is when the monarch holds some power but is restricted by the constitution
dictatorship
there is no sharing power with other authorities
constitution
a written or unwritten document that lays out the structure of a government
presidential democracy
people directly vote for the countries leader and legislature makes laws and the president approves or denies the law.
parliamentary democracy
People only vote for legislature who represents in government. The party with the mosts seats gets to choose the prime minister
anarchy
when no one is in charge
oligarchy
a small group of people who is in charge.
democracy
power given to the people.
direct democracy
this is when every citizen is given a equal vote.
representative democracy
when citizens elect lawmakers and representatives
indirect democracy
when citizens elect lawmakers and representatives
theocracy
a government run by religious doctrine.
