Government Flashcards
constitutional monarchies
this is when monarch holds some power but is restricted by Constitution
absolute monarchy
the monarchy holds total control over the country
Totalitarian
One political party that’s in power and people are forced to do what the government tells them.
autocracy
one person in power
monarchy
a king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line
dictatorship
there is no sharing power with other authorities
oligarchy
a small group of people in charge
democracy
the power is given to the people
direct democracy
this is one every citizen is given an equal vote in government
representative democracy
were citizens elect lawmakers to represent their interests in the government
indirect democracy
were citizens elect lawmakers to represent their interests in the government
constitutional republic
united states
modern democracies divide power into what 3 branches
legislative executive and judicial
theocracy
is a government run by religious doctrine
anarchy
not a government at all and no one is in charge
the three powers of that all governments have
making laws,enforcing laws , and judicial powers
how does an presidential democracy work?
people directly vote for the countries leader and legislature. The legislature makes laws and the president approves or denies law
how does a parliamentary democracy work
people only vote for their legislature. The political party the has the most seats gets to choose the Prime Minister.
