history unit 2 Flashcards
a country’s people are involved in choosing its leader or head. The people are involved in the process of forming a government …
democracy
another form of government where there is one head of state. In this system a king or queen rules the country for as long as they
Monarchy
is ruled by a group of people selected by one person. The people who run the government are responsible to the dictator and no
dictatorship
ruled by a smaller group. There are many different kinds of oligarchies. In many places, the military holds the power.
oligarchy
In countries where any religious institution holds power over the king, the form of government is called a
thecocracy
It is a democratic model – people are elected to government office by voters. It is however, headed
republic
are elected by the public.
representative democracy
a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority. Authoritarian - a form of government in ..
Anarchy
Provide security
Armed forces, Boarder control, and allies
Keep order
enforcing laws, justice system
provide services
repair streets, public safety
Guide the community
develop public policy
rule of the law
All people are bound by the law
Limited goverment
government doesn’t have all the power
Consent of the governed
Americans are the source of all government power
