Systems of Government Flashcards
1
Q
Autocracy
A
One person holds power
2
Q
Democracy
A
People have the power
3
Q
Monarchy
A
One family holds the power
4
Q
Absolute Monarchy
A
all power to ruling family
5
Q
Limited Monarchy
A
ruling family limited power by a constitution
6
Q
Representative Democracy
A
Representatives are elected for people
7
Q
Direct Democracy
A
People represent/handle their affairs
8
Q
Oligarchy
A
Ruler rules to the people’s liking
9
Q
Dictatorship
A
Ruler rules to their own liking
10
Q
Theocracy
A
Religious Ruler/Nation
11
Q
Republic
A
Power to people, little to government
12
Q
Confederation
A
Combo of Representative and Direct