government Flashcards

1
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autocracy

A

one person is in power

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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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3
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absolute monarchy

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the monarch holds total control over the country

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4
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constitutional monarchies

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when the monarch holds some power bit it is restricted by constitution

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5
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dictatorship

A

there is no sharing power with other authorities

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6
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oligarchy

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a small group of people is in charge

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7
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democracy

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the power is given to people

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8
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direct democracy

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

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9
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representative democracy

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where citizens elect law makers

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10
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indirect democracy

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to represent their intrests in the government

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11
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representative democracy republic

A

constitutional republic

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12
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modern democracies divide power into what 3 branches

A

legislative
judicial
executive

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13
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theocracy

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a government run by religious doctrine

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14
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anarchy

A

no one is in charge

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15
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what are three powers that all goverments have

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makes laws, enforce laws,judicial power.to

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16
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totalitarian.

A

when a person or a political party has total control

17
Q

presidential democracy

A

Democracies in which the government does not depend on a legislative majority to exist

18
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parliamentary democracy

A

form of government