government Flashcards
autocracy
one person in charge[example monarchy and 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 there family line.
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 a written or unwritten document that lays out the structure of a government.
dictatorship
The is no sharing power with other authorities.The dictator is the sole ruler over over their country.
oilgarchy
A small group of people is in charge.
direct democracy
This is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government and,together,make all of the important decisions.
democracy
the power given to the people the citizens of the nation.
representative democracy
also called indirect democracy .Representative democracy is modeled after the ancient roman republic.
constitutional republic
rules laid out in the us constitution.
modern democracy divide power into what 3 branches .
Judical , lejistive, execultue .
theocracy
A government run by religious doctrine.
anarchy
technically not a government at all.
what are 3 powers that all governments have
make laws,inforce laws,judiocals powers.
