Government Flashcards

1
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autocracy

A

one person in power

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2
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Totalitarian

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one political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them

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3
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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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4
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absolute monarchy

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the monarch holds total control over the country

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5
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constitutional monarchies

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this is when the monarch holds some power, but it is restricted by a constitution

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6
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dictatorship

A

there is no sharing power with other authorities

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7
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oligarchy

A

a small group of people is in charge

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8
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Democracy

A

the power is given to the people

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9
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Direct democracy

A

In equal vote in government and together make all of the important decisions

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10
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Representative democracy

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Citizens elect lawmakers to represents their interests in the government such as indirect democracy

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11
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Indirect democracy

A

Citizens elected lawmakers to represent their interests in government such as representative democracy

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12
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Constitutional Republic

A

USA is a constitutional republic

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13
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Theocracy

A

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 the three powers that all governments have

A

Make laws, in fours laws, judicial power

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16
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How does an presidential democracy work?

A

People directly vote for the countries leader and legistarture. The legislature makes laws and the president approves or denies the law.

17
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How does a parliamentary democracy work?

A

People only vote for their legislature. The political party that has the most seats gets to choose the prime minister

18
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what are the roles of government

A

to make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public surface.