Government Systems Flashcards
A country is ethnically the same.
Example:Japan
Nation-State
The power is given to the people, the citizens, of
the nation
Democracy
Vote for someone to represent us in government
Republic
A citizen is given an equal vote in government and, together, make all of the important decisions
Direct Democracy
Representative democracy is modeled after the Ancient roman Republic
Indirect Democracy
A government ran by Religious
doctrine
Theocracy
A small group of people that are in
charge
Oligarchy
one person rules by themselves
Dictatorship
Holds total control over the country
Absolute Monarchy
Holds power, but it is restricted by a constitution.
Constitutional Monarchy
An interesting type of government,because it’s technically not a government at all.
Anarchy
A group of people who control the country,make laws, and keep order
Government
What are the roles of
government?
To make and enforce laws, protect people and to provide public services.
What three powers do all
governments have?
Make laws, enforce laws and judicary power ( alter laws)
One political party is in power,
And people are forced to do
what the government tells them.
Totalitarian
