government Flashcards
one political party has all the power and people are forced to do what the government tells them.
totalitarian
the organization inside a state that controls the actions and policies of the state
government
citizens hold the political power
democracy
monarchs usually share power with other parts of the government. often they are also subject to the country’s Constitution.
Constitutionnal monarchy
a form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens lives.
dictatorship
system in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
republic
a small group of people has all the power
oligarchy
a government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.
theocracy
political and economic theory in which all property is publicly owned.
communism
a king or queen rules the country.
monarchy