Government Flashcards
One political party is in power and people are forced to do what the government tells them.
Totalitarianism
An organization inside a state that controls the actions and policies of the state. (Has four main roles)
Government
Citizens hold the political power. (representative and direct)
Democracy
When a King or Queen is elected by citizens in a democracy.
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. (Same as representative democracy)
Republic
A small group of people that has all of the power.
Oligarchy
A government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.
Theocracy
A form of government where a Queen or King rules the country.
Monarchy
Nobody is in control.
Anarchy