Government Flashcards
Autocracy
One person in power ( Example: Monarchy or dictatorship)
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.
Constitutional Monarchy
when the monarch holds some power, but is restricted by a constitution ( Example: USA)
Dictatorship
There is no sharing power with other authorities.
Absolute Monarchy
The monarch holds total control over the country
Oligarchy
A small group of people in charge.
Democracy
The power is given to the people, the citizens, of the nation.
Direct Democracy
Where every citizen is given an equal vote in government and, make all of the important decisions.
Representative
Where citizens elect law makers to represent their interests in the government.
What are the 3 branches used to divide power
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive.
An indirect form of democracy used by the U.S
Constitutional Republic.
Theocracy
A government run by religion ( Example: Vatican City is run by the Pope.
Anarchy
No one is in charge.
What are the 3 powers that all governments have
Make laws, Enforce laws, and Judicial powers.
