History test on goverment Flashcards
(For History)
Communist
Government
Makes laws and owns all factories , farms, and other business in the country, decides how food and money are divided among citizens
Government
Creates the laws and rules of a nation, state, or local community
Theocracy
Similar to an Oligarchy except that the leaders enforce religious laws and a god is recognized as the highest ruler
Socialism
The goal is to spread wealth more evenly; the government owns an controls businesses on behalf of the people
Monarchy
A single person; known as the sovereign or monarch, rules the government (King/Queen)
Economy
The system through which people spend and make money; the four main things that contribute to an economy are land, labor, capital, and management
Communist
Economy
The goal is an equal economy, where the wealth is shared “equally”; the government owns and controls businesses to achieve this
Capitalism
individual people make money; the four main things that contribute to an economy are land, labor, capital and management
Dictatorship
A dictator (ruler with absolute power) uses force to control the rights and freedoms of the people; most dictators are military leaders
Constitutional
Monarchy
A written const tuition out lines the power of the sovereign and of elected officials who share power with the sovereign
Democracy/Republic
People vote directly for or against laws
Oligarchy
A small group of powerful people control the country; citizens are not allowed to speak out against the government
What is a limited government?
A limited government has rules/limits/restrictions (constitution)
People have power/rights Fair elections (voting)
What is a Unlimited government?
Government has total power *no Restrictions Or Limits
What’s the Difference?
(Limited)
People have the power change is (often) possible
What’s the Difference?
(Unlimited)
Government has the power government stays in power though control (sometimes the govern officials are military leaders)force citizens have very few/no rights
Economic systems
(Traditional)
obtain goods by trading or bartering
Economic systems
(Comand)
Government determines Production style, quantity, and price
Economic systems
(Free Market)
Government ignores the economy
Depends on supply and demand
Economic systems
(Mixed)
Government has some control but not all
No control over private businesses
Private businesses still have to follow the law
