Government Flashcards
Autocracy
One person is in power (Example: Monarch 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
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
When every citizen is given an equal vote in government and, together, make all of the important decisions
Representative Democracy (also known as an indirect democracy)
Where citizens elect (vote for, or choose) lawmakers to represent their interests in the government
Indirect Democracy (also known as a representative democracy)
Where citizens elect (vote for, or choose) lawmakers to represent their interests in the government
Constitutional Republic
The United States is a constitutional republic
Modern democracies divide power into what 3 branches?
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
Theocracy
A government run by religious doctrine
Anarchy
No one is in charge
