Government Flashcards
Autocracy
One person is in power. (Ex. Monarchy or Dictatorship)
Monarchy
A king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line.
Totalitarian
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 a 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
This is where citizens elect (vote for, or choose) lawmakers to represent their interest in the government. Also, called indirect democracy.
Indirect Democracy
This is where citizens elect (vote for, or choose) lawmakers to represent their interest in the government. Also, called representative democracy.
Constitutional Republic
As an indirect democracy, citizens vote on representatives to make laws and decisions for the country, according to the rules laid out in the constitution.
Modern democracies divide power into what 3 branches
The Legislative, Judicial, and Executive.
Theocracy
A government run by religious doctrine.
Anarchy
Technically not a government at all.
