Government Flashcards
One political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them.
Totalitarian
Is 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 a constitution and/or elected officials.
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. Also known as representative democracy.
Republic
A small group of people has all the power.
Oligarchy
Is a government that recognizes God or divine being as the ultimate authority
Theocracy
Nobody is in control
Anarchy
A king or queen rules the country.
Monarchy