Government Systemes Flashcards
vote for someone to represent us in government
Republic
A country is ethnically the same. Ex: Japan
Nation-State
The power is given to the people , THe citizens, of the nation.
Democracy
When citizens vote or choose a lawmaker to represent
indirect democracy
every citizen is given an equal vote in government and, together make all of the important decisions
direct democracy
A government run by religious doctrine
Theocracy
A small group of people is in charge; people in the group may be apart descendants of a few families or heads of a few influential businesses
Oligarchy
A solo ruler over their people
Dictatorship
The monarch holds total control over the country
Absolute monarchy
When the monarch holds some power, but it restrained by a constitution
constitutional monarchies
interesting type of government because it’s technically not a government
Anarchy
group of people who control the country
Goverment
What are the rules of Government
To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services
What three powers do all governments have?
Makes Laws, enforce laws, and judiciary powers(alter laws).
One political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them
Totalitarian
