Government Flashcards
Autocracy
One person is in power
(Example Monarchy and Dictatorship)
Totalitarian
One political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them
(Example China)
Monarchy
A king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line
( United Kingdom)
Absolute monarchy
The monarch holds total control over their country
(Example Saudi arabia)
Constitutional monarchies
When the monarch holds some power, but it is restricted by constitution
(Example Thailand)
Dictatorship
There is no sharing power with other authorities
(Example Kim jong un)
Oligarchy
A small group of people is in charge
(Example Ukraine)
Democracy
The power is given to the people, the citizens of the nation.
(United States of America)
Direct democracy
This is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government and, together, makes all of the important decisions.
(Example switzerland)
Representative democracy
Where citizens vote or choose lawmakers to represent their interests in the government
(Example germany)
Indirect democracy
Makes decisions for the benefits of the people they represent.
(Example India)
Presidential democracy
People vote directly vote for the countries leader and legislature. The legislature makes laws and the president approves or denies the law.
Parliamentary democracy
People only vote for their legislature. The political party that has the most seats gets to pick the prime minister.
Constitutional rebublic
U.S citizens vote on representatives to make laws and decisions for the country
Modern democracies divide power into what 3 branches?
Legstative, judicial, and executive
