Government Flashcards
One political party has all the power and people are forced to do what the government tells them.
Totalitarian
A government is the organization inside a state that controls the actions and policies of the state.
Government
Citizens hold the political power.
Democracy
A system of government that is ruled by a king or queen whose power is limited by country’s constitution.
Constitutional Monarchy
Is a form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens’ lives.
Dictatorship
Citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government.
Republic
A small group of people has all power.
Oligarchy
Is a government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.
Theocracy
A king or queen that rules the country.
Monarchy
Nobody is in control-or everyone is, depending on how you look at it all.
Anarchy