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 power
Democracy
A monarchy subject to the country’s constitution
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 (also known as Representative Government)
Republic
A small group of people has all of the power
Oligarchy
A government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority
Theocracy
Nobody is in control
Anarchy
A king or queen rules the country
Monarchy