Government Systems Flashcards
Government
The organizations inside a state that controls the actions and policies of the state.
Democracy
Citizens who hold the political power.
Constitutional Monarchy
Political system where the ruler serves as head of the state, but their powers are limited by a constitution or laws.
Dictatorship
A form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens’ lives.
Republic
System in which power Is held by the people and their elected representatives.
Oligarchy
A small group of people which has all the power.
Theocracy
A government that recognizes god or a divine being as the ultimate authority.
Anarchy
Where nobody is in control.
Monarchy
Where a king or queen rules the country, Monarchs usually come to power through their family line and Monarchs usually share power with other parts of government.
Autocracy
A government in which one person has all the power. (Monarchy and Dictator)
Totalitarian
One political party is in power and people are forced to do what the government tells them.
Junta
A small group of people, usually military officers, who rule a country after taking it over by force.
