Government Systems Flashcards

1
Q

A country is ethically the same. Example: Japan

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Nation-State

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2
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The power is given to the people, the citizens, of the nation.

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Democracy

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3
Q

Vote for someone to represent us in government.

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Republic

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4
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When every citizen is given an equal vote in government and, together, make all important decisions.

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Direct democracy

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5
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This is where citizens elect ( vote or choose) lawmakers to represent their interests in the government

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indirect democracy

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6
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For instance is a government run by religious doctrine.

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Theocracy

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7
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A small group of people that is in charge.

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Oligarchy

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8
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There is no sharing power with other authorities.

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Dictatorship

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9
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When the monarch holds total control over the country.

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Absolute Monarchy

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10
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When the monarch holds some of the power but it is restricted by a constitution.

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Constitutional Monarchy

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11
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Is an interesting type of government, because it’s technically not a government

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Anarchy

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12
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A group of people who control the country, make laws, and keep order

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Government

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13
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What are the roles of government?

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To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services.

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14
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What three powers do all governments have?

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Make laws, enforce laws and judiciary power ( alter laws).

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15
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One political party is in power, and people are forced to do what the government tells them.

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Totalitarian

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16
Q

You vote for your country’s leader and the legislature.

A

presidential democracy

17
Q

A system of government in which people elect representatives to a parliament to make laws.

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Parliamentary democracy