Government Flashcards

1
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Autocracy

A

one person has the power

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Monarchy

A

king or queen has their power and position through the family line

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3
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Totalitarian

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one political party is in power

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4
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Absolute Monarchy

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the king or queen hold total control over the whole country

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5
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Constitutional Monarchy

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the king or queen holds some power, but it is restricted by a constitution

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Dictatorship

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there is no sharing power with other people, they stay supreme leader, or leader until they die

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7
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Oligarchy

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a small group of people is in charge

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8
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Democracy

A

the power is given to the people/citizens

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Direct Democracy

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every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together, make all the important decisions

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Representative Democracy

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citizen elect lawmakers to represent interests in the government (also known as indirect democracy)

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Indirect Democracy

A

citizen elect lawmakers to represent interests in the government. (also known as
representative democracy)

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12
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Constitutional Republic

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citizens vote to make laws and decisions for the country

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13
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Theocracy

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a government run by religious doctrine

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14
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Anarchy

A

no one is in charge

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15
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What are the roles of Government?

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to make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services

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16
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What three powers do all governments have?

A

make Laws, enforce laws and judiciary power

17
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Presidential Democracy

A

the president is not a member of the legislature

18
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Parliamentary Democracy

A

the leader of the government is not elected by the voters. Instead, voters elect members of parliament