Government Flashcards
Autocracy`
A system of government in which absolute power is held by the ruler
Monarchy
A form of government that has a single person known as a monarch at its head
Absolute Monarchy
The king or Queen is by no means limited and has absolute power
Constitutional Monarchy
Shares power with a costitutionally organized government
Dictatorship
a government or a social situation where one person makes all the rules and decisions without input from anyone else
Theocracy
a state that is governed by a government that derives its authority directly from a religion, usually invoking the authority of a religious deity and basing their laws on religious texts.
Oligarchy
a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution
Democracy
rule by the people
Direct Democracy
A form of democracy in which the poeple themselves, rather than elected representatives, determine the laws and policies by which they are governed.
indirect Democracy
type of democratic government in which voters choose delegates to create the laws of government
representive democracy
political system in which citizens of a country or other political entity vote for
Constitutional republic
one in which, rather than directly governing, the people select some of their members to temporarily serve in political office
Anarchy
Without rulers
What are the roles of Government? To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services.
creating and enforcing the rules of a society, defense, foreign affairs, the economy, and public services
What three powers do all governments have? Make Laws, enforce laws and judiciary power (alter laws
the legislative branch (makes the law), the executive branch
