Forms of Government

A direct democracy gives everyone decision-making power, where every citizen gets a vote on every major decision. It works best for small groups and requires citizens to agree to follow the decision with the most votes. In contrast, an indirect democracy, also known as a representative democracy, elects a few individuals to represent citizens as groups, trusting them to make decisions in their best interests.

In an absolute monarchy, the monarch has absolute power and rules for life, whereas in a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by a constitution and laws.

A technocracy is a government where decision-makers are chosen based on their technical expertise and background. This form of government is distinct from others, as it prioritizes knowledge and expertise over wealth, power, or popularity.

<p>An autocracy is a system where one person runs the government and makes all decisions, while a dictatorship is a specific type of autocracy where a ruler exercises power forcibly and often with the help of advisors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A plutocracy is a system where the wealthy people are in charge, governing in their own interests. This differs from other forms of government, as it prioritizes wealth and economic power over other factors. Historical examples of plutocratic systems include the Dutch Republic, the empire of Japan before World War II, and several ancient Greek cities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A union of several self-governing states or regions, joined together under a central government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The left advocates for big government and high taxes, while the right supports small government and low taxes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The horizontal axis represents economic involvement, while the vertical axis represents the balance between individual rights and collective priorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Totalitarian regimes are at the top, while anarchism is at the bottom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Communists are on the left, while fascist and nationalist ideologies are on the right.</p> Signup and view all the answers