Types of Government Flashcards
This type of government has a strong central government that will do anything to stay in power
Authoritarian
This type of government shares power
Democracy
This form of government power is in a strong central government
Unitarian
Power in this form of government is shared with the state / people
Confederation
Power is shared between the federal and state government in this form of government
Federal
What type of government has a one-person rule
Autocracy
A group of people rule in this type of government
Oligargy
Leaders are elected by the people in this type of government
Democracy
A dictatorship ( one-person rule) is an example of this type of government
Autocracy
England, a constitutional monarchy is an example of this type of government
Autocracy
What is a theocracy
A theocracy is a form of oligarcy goverment that is ruled by religuous leaders.
What is a Presidential Democracy
It is a type of democratic government where the people elect the president.
What is a Republic or a representative democracy
It is a type of democracy where the people elect representatives to govern for them
What is the difference between a direct democracy and an indirect democracy
In a direct democracy, all people vote on issues. In an indirect democracy, respresentatives vote on issues for the people.
What is are examples of an direct and indirect democracy
Direct - Voting on a referendum
Indirect - Gun Control legislation
