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What is a monarch?
King or queen.
What is a dictator?
A person who rules with complete and absolute power.
What is a democracy?
A form of government in which the people of a country either rule directly or through elected representatives.
What is direct democracy?
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What is representative democracy?
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What is a republic?
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What is an oligarchy?
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What is a theocracy?
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What is an autocracy?
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What is a dictatorship?
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What does it mean when citizens hold political power?
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In a monarchy, who rules?
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In a direct democracy, the citizens meet and vote on government issues.
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What type of government does Saudi Arabia have?
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Which of the following statements is true of an autocracy?
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Which of the following statements is true of a representative democracy?
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What type of government does the United States have?
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Study Notes
Types of Government
- Monarch: A king or queen rules the country, often inheriting power through family lineage.
- Dictator: A single leader exercises complete control over the government and its citizens.
- Democracy: Governance is exercised by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
- Direct Democracy: All citizens participate in decision-making and law creation in a public assembly.
- Representative Democracy: Citizens elect representatives to make government decisions on their behalf.
- Republic: Similar to representative democracy; power resides with elected representatives responsible for the populace.
- Oligarchy: A small, elite group holds power and makes decisions for the wider population.
- Theocracy: Government operates under religious leadership, with officials claiming divine guidance.
- Autocracy: A government system where a single individual possesses absolute power and authority.
- Dictatorship: A form of autocracy where one leader dominates all aspects of life and governance.
- Junta: A military-led group that seizes power, often through force.
- Anarchy: A state of disorder where there is no governing authority or established rule, leading to chaos.
Additional Terms
- Saudi Arabia exemplifies a theocracy and monarchy, where law is derived from the Qur'an and the king holds ultimate authority without elections.
- In a direct democracy, citizens engage directly in governance, voting on issues collectively.
- The United States operates as a representative democracy, emphasizing elected officials representing the interests of the citizenry.
- The principle of citizen power highlights that in democracies, ultimate authority lies with the populace.
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Explore the fundamental terms related to different types of government with these flashcards. Each card provides a word and its definition, helping you understand concepts like monarchy, dictatorship, and democracy. Perfect for students learning about political systems.
