Government Flashcards
Autocracy
One person in power (Example: Monarchy and Dictatorship)
Totalitarian
One political party is in power, and 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.
Absolute monarchy
The monarch holds some power, but it is restricted by a constitution.
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, the citizens of the nation.
Direct democracy
This is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together make all of the important decisions.
Representative democracy
Citizens elect (vote for or choose) law makers to represent their interests in the government. Also known as indirect democracy.
Indirect democracy
Citizens elect (vote for or choose) lawmakers to represent their interests in the government. Also known as Representative democracy.
Constitutional Republic
The United States uses it. Type of indirect democracy.
Modern democracies divide power into what 3 branches.
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
Theocracy
A government run by religious doctrine.
Anarchy
no one is in charge
