Government Flashcards
One political party is in 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
When a king or queen is limited by the constitution/elected officials
Constitutional Monarchy
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/Representative Democracy
A small group of people that has all the power
Oligarchy
A government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority
Theocracy
Nobody is in control–or everyone is, depending on how you look at it
Anarchy
A king or queen rules the country
Monarchy
