Government Flashcards
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Autocracy
One Person has the power [Example: Monarchy and Dictatorship]
Monarchy
A king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line
Totalitarion
One political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them
Absolute Monarchy
The monarch holds total control over the country
Constitutional Monarchies
This is when the monarch holds some power, but it is restricted by the constitution
Dictatorship
There is no sharing power with other authorities
Oligarchy
A small group of people is in charge
Democracy
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 all of the important decisions
Representative democracy
Representative democracy [Aka indirect democracy] Is where citizens elect lawmakers.
Indirect democracy
Indirect democracy [Aka representative democracy] is where citizens elect lawmakers.
Constitutional republic
As an indirect democracy, U.S. citizens vote on representatives to make laws and decisions for the country, according to the rules laid out in the U.S. constitution
Modern democracies divide power into what 3 branches?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Theocracy
Is a government run by religious doctrine
Anarchy
Technically not a government at all. No one is in charge
