SW Structures Vocab Flashcards
Autocracy
DEFINITION: Government with unlimited absolute power by a self-appointed person.
auto: self
crat: rule
y: inclined to
Democracy
DEFINITION: Government by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
demo: people
crat: rule
y: inclined to
Monarchy
DEFINITION: A government ruled by a king, queen, or emperor.
mono: one
arch: rule
y: inclined to
Dictatorship
DEFINITION: Absolute control of power by one person or group.
dictat: speak
or: one who
ship: state
Oligarchy
DEFINITION: Government by a few families or individuals.
olig: few
arch: rule
y: inclined to
Anarchy
DEFINITION: Government with the absence of rules or authority.
an: not
arch: rule
y: inclined to
Legislative
DEFINITION: A branch of government that has the power to create laws.
leg: law
sequi: follow
ive: causing
Executive
DEFINITION: A branch of government with chief officers
ex: out
sequi: follow
ive: causing
Judicial
DEFINITION: A branch of government that has courts of law.
judic: judge
al: of, relating to
Republic
DEFINITION: A nation where people have a significant voice in the government.
re: again
pub: people
ic: nature of
Ratify
DEFINITION: To approve or make valid
rah: fix
fy: make
Constitution
DEFINITION: Document of fundamental laws and principles
con: with
sti: stand
tot: teach
tion: act of
Veto
DEFINITION: A constitutional right or power to refuse approval by branch of government
veto: forbid
Republican
DEFINITION: A person and party who favors limited federal power
re: again
pub: people
Democrat
DEFINITION: A person and party who favors a strong federal power.
demo: people
crat: rule
