Government Flashcards

1
Q

One political party is in power and people are forced to do what the government tells them.

A

Totalitarianism

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2
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An organization inside a state that controls the actions and policies of the state. (Has four main roles)

A

Government

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3
Q

Citizens hold the political power. (representative and direct)

A

Democracy

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4
Q

When a King or Queen is elected by citizens in a democracy.

A

Constitutional Monarchy

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5
Q

A form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens’ lives.

A

Dictatorship

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6
Q

Citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government. (Same as representative democracy)

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Republic

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7
Q

A small group of people that has all of the power.

A

Oligarchy

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8
Q

A government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.

A

Theocracy

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9
Q

A form of government where a Queen or King rules the country.

A

Monarchy

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10
Q

Nobody is in control.

A

Anarchy

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