Limited and Unlimited Governments Flashcards

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What is a limited government?

A government where the people have no rights

A government controlled by a single individual

A government in which leaders are held accountable by citizens (correct)

A government that has total control over its citizens

What defines an unlimited government?

A government with a monarch

A government with constitutional limitations

A governing system where leaders are elected by the people

A government that has total control over its citizens (correct)

What is the definition of government?

The system that sets and enforces a society's laws.

What is democracy?

A governing system in which a country's people elect their leaders and rule by majority. Signup and view all the answers

What is a constitutional monarchy?

A government with a monarch as head of state and a constitution to protect the people. Signup and view all the answers

What is dictatorship?

A governing system in which one person rules with absolute authority. Signup and view all the answers

What does totalitarian mean?

Having complete control over people's lives not restricted by a constitution. Signup and view all the answers

What is communism/oligarchy?

A governing and economic system in which all property belongs to the people as a group. Signup and view all the answers

What is an absolute monarch?

A type of unlimited government in which a king/queen has all the power. Signup and view all the answers

What is a theocracy?

A government in which religious leaders make decisions based on a particular religion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the head of state?

The president or prime minister who is leading a country. Signup and view all the answers

What is a representative democracy/republic?

A type of limited government in which people elect representatives to rule on their behalf. Signup and view all the answers

What is totalitarianism?

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator. Signup and view all the answers

What is a monarch?

A royal ruler of a kingdom or empire. Signup and view all the answers

What is a dictator?

Someone who rules a country with complete authority. Signup and view all the answers

What is anarchy?

The absence of government and rules, resulting in chaos. Signup and view all the answers

What is politics?

Opinions and beliefs about government. Signup and view all the answers

What is censorship?

The suppression of speech or other public communication deemed objectionable. Signup and view all the answers

What is a federal government?

A system that divides power between a strong national government and smaller local governments. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hereditary monarch?

A type of government where a monarch becomes the leader through familial relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What is a constitution?

A statement of the basic principles and laws of a nation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a prime minister?

The head of an elected government; the primary leader of a sovereign state. Signup and view all the answers

What is democracy often referred to as?

People Power. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Government Types and Definitions

Limited Government: Leaders are accountable to citizens through constitutions and democratic processes. Ensures protection of individual liberties.
Unlimited Government: Total control over citizens; rulers are not accountable to the populace.
Government: The system responsible for establishing and enforcing laws within a society.
Democracy: Governing system where leaders are elected by the people; decisions reflect majority rule.

Forms of Government

Constitutional Monarchy: Monarch as head of state, with a parliament that creates laws, guided by a constitution to protect citizens.
Dictatorship: One individual holds absolute control; authority is not inherited, unlike in monarchies. Examples: Cuba, North Korea.
Totalitarianism: Comprehensive control over political, social, and cultural aspects of life; not bound by a constitution, e.g., Nazi Germany.

Economic and Political Systems

Communism/Oligarchy: Collective ownership of property and production means; power may be held by a small group.
Absolute Monarch: Monarch holds unrestricted power over governance.

Religious and Other Governments

Theocracy: Governance led by religious figures, making decisions based on religious doctrines. Examples include Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Leadership and Role Definitions

Head of State: Title for the president or prime minister leading a country.
Representative Democracy/Republic: Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Totalitarianism: Form of government where a single ruler has unchallenged authority, not limited by legal frameworks.
Monarch: A royal figure governing a kingdom or empire.
Dictator: An individual exercising absolute control over a country.
Anarchy: Lack of government and laws, leading to disorder and chaos.
Politics: The spectrum of opinions and beliefs regarding government practice and structure.
Censorship: Restriction of expression deemed objectionable or harmful by authorities.

Government Structure

Federal Government: Power is distributed between a national government and local entities.
Hereditary Monarch: Monarchical rule passed down through family lineage.
Constitution: Foundational document outlining principles and laws for governance.
Prime Minister: Head of a government elected by the populace; primary governmental leader.

Notable Terms

Democracy: A term signifying 'people power' in governance.

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Explore key definitions of limited and unlimited governments through these flashcards. Understand how these concepts shape the relationship between government leaders and citizens. Ideal for students studying government structures and political theories.