Government Systems Flashcards
A country is ethnically the same. Example: Japan
Nation-State
A country ruled by the people.
Democracy
A country where you vote for someone in government. Example: United States
Republic
A country where every citizen has to vote. Example: Ancient Greece
Direct Democracy
A country where citizens vote for lawmakers. Example: Ancient Rome
Indirect Democracy
A country where a small group of people rule
Oligarchy
A country where only one person rules anyone can be a this person
Dictatorship
A country where the ruler has a 100% power over the country and has to inherit it
Absolute Monarchy
A country where the government is run by religious doctrine. Example Vatican City
Theocracy
A country where the ruler only holds some power
Constitutional Monarchy
A country where a group of people who control
Government
A country where there’s no rules
Anarchy
What are the roles of Government?
To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services.
What three powers do all governments
Make Laws, enforce laws and judiciary power (alter laws.
When a person or group has total control
Totalitarian
