Government Flashcards

1
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autocracy

A

one person is in power

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2
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totalitarian

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one political party is in power and people are forced to do what the government tells them

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3
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monarchy

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a king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line

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4
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democrazy

A

the power is given to the people

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5
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oligarchy

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a small group of people in charge

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6
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representative democracy

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can also be called a republic

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7
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dierct democrazy

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this is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together make all important decisions

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8
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inderct democrazy

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representative democracy is modeled after the ancient roman republic

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9
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constitutional monarchies

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this is when the monarch holds some power but it is restited by a constitution

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10
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dictatorship

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there is no sharing power with other authorities.

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11
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absolute monarchy

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the monarch holds total control over the country

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12
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Oligarchy

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form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people.

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13
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What are the roles of Government?

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To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services

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14
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What three powers do all governments have?

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Make Laws, enforce laws and judiciary power (alter laws.
Totalitarian

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15
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Presidential Democracy

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befitting a president or a president’s authority

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16
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Parliamentary Democracy

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a system of government in which people elect representatives to a parliament to make laws

17
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absolute monarchy

A

Absolute Monarchy

18
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Constitutional Monarchy

A

a system of government that is ruled by a king or queen whose power is limited by its country’s constitution