Government Flashcards
totalitarian
one political party is in power,and people are forced to do what the government tells them.
Autocracy
one person in power (Example monarchy and dictatorship)
constitutional monarchies
the monarch holds some power but it is restricted by a constitution.
monarchy
a king or queen inherits their power and position through family line.
absolute monarchy
the monarch holds total control over the country
dictatorship
there is no sharing power with other authorities.
oligarchy
a small group of people is in charge.
direct democracy
every citizen is given an equal vote in government.
democracy
the power is given to the people
representative democracy
when citizens vote for lawmakers to represent their interests.
indirect democracy
when citizens vote for lawmakers to represent their interests.
constitutional republic
citizens vote for representatives to make laws and decisions for the country.
Modern democracies divide power into what 3 branches?
Judicial,executive ,legislative
theocracy
a government run by religious doctrine.
anarchy
no one is in charge.
