Government Flashcards
Autocracy
One person has the power (Example: Monarchy and Dictatorship)
Monarchy
A king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line
Absolute Monarchy
Holds total control over the country
Totalitarian
One political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them
Constitutional Monarchies
The monarch holds some power, but it is restricted by a constitution
Dictatorship
There is no sharing power with other authorities
Oilgarchy
A small group of people in charge
Democracy
The power is given to the people
Direct Democracy
When every citizen is given an equal vote in government
Representative Democracy (Also known as an Indirect Democracy)
Where citizens elect lawmakers to represent their interests in the government
Indirect Democracy (Also known as a Representative Democracy)
Where citizens elect lawmakers to represent their interests in the government
Constitutional Republic
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
A government run by a religious doctrine
Anarchy
No one is in charge. Everyone looks out for themselves, with no rules, no government, no order binding them together
What are the 3 powers that all governments have?
Power to make laws, to enforce laws, and judicial powers (courts)
How does a presidential democracy work?
People directly vote for the country’s leader and legislature. The legislature makes laws and the president approves or denies the law
Parliamentary Democracy
A system of democratic governments where the head government derives their democratic legitimacy from their ability to command the support of the legislature
