Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a republic
A
a government where the
people have the power, but elect representatives to represent them in.
2
Q
What type of democracy does the US have?
A
representative democracy
3
Q
Define the term suffrage.
A
The right of all adults to vote for their representative
4
Q
Define the term popular sovereignty.
A
Ultimate political authority is based on the will of the people
5
Q
Where did the first direct democracy originate?
A
Athens Greece
6
Q
Where did the first republic originate?
A
Rome
7
Q
Totalitarian
A
Government controls all aspects of the political, social, and economic life of a nation
8
Q
Aristocracy
A
Ruled by the best (usually the wealthy)
9
Q
Theocracy
A
Ruled by god or a religious leader
10
Q
Oligarchy
A
Ruled by a few
11
Q
Democracy
A
Political authority rests in the people
