Government Flashcards
Autocracy
One person in power(Example:
Monarchy and Dictatorship
Torfatarian
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 power and position through their family.
Absolute monarchy
The monarch holds total control over the country.
Constitutional monarchies
This is when the monarch holds some power, but it is restricted by a constitution
dictatorship
There is no sharing power with other authorities
Oligarchy
A small group of people is in charge
Democracy
The power is given to the people
Direct Democracy
Representatives make the decis
indirect democracy
Representatives make the decisions for the benefit of the people they represent
Constitutional republic
As an indirect democracy that the us uses
Theocracy
In Acarchy no oe is in charge
Representatives
Representatives make decisions for the benefit of the people they represent
Anarchy
No one is incharge
Parliamentary Democracy
People vote for representatives and legislators