Government Flashcards
autocracy
one person is in power
totalitarian
one political party is in power and people are forced to do what the government tells them
monarchy
a king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line
democrazy
the power is given to the people
oligarchy
a small group of people in charge
representative democracy
can also be called a republic
dierct democrazy
this is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together make all important decisions
inderct democrazy
representative democracy is modeled after the ancient roman republic
constitutional monarchies
this is when the monarch holds some power but it is restited by a constitution
dictatorship
there is no sharing power with other authorities.
absolute monarchy
the monarch holds total control over the country
Oligarchy
form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people.
What are the roles of Government?
To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services
What three powers do all governments have?
Make Laws, enforce laws and judiciary power (alter laws.
Totalitarian
Presidential Democracy
befitting a president or a president’s authority