government Flashcards
autocracy
1 person in charge.
totalitarian
1 political party in charge and government tells you what to do.
democracy
The power that is given to the people/citizens
monarchy
The king/queen inherits power through the family line.
absolute monarchy
total control over the country
direct democracy
all the power that is given to the people/citizens
constitutional monarchy
Has some power but is restricted to a constitution
Dictatorship
there is no sharing power with other authorities the dictator is a solo ruler over their country.
oligarchy
A small group of people that is in charge
indirect democracy
citizen elect lawmakers to represent the interest in government
representative democracy
citizen elect lawmakers to represent the interest in government
theocracy
run by religion
Constitutional Republic
a republic that follows a constitution. (representative democracy is also called republic)
Anarchy
A government that has no rules.
What are the roles of Government
To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services.