Vocabulary
Define Veto
To override or decline a bill or government decision
What is the 1st amendment to the constitution?
The freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Who is the leader of a monarchy?
King/Queen
Who has the power in an Oligarchy?
A small group of leaders/families
Who has the power in a Tyranny?
One person
This branch of government makes the laws.
Legislative Branch
What is the 2nd Amendment?
The right to keep and bear arms.
Which country is a constitutional monarchy today?
Great Britain
True or False: France is a modern country with an Oligarchy system of government
False
How does a Tyrant obtain power?
Through military force
This branch of government judges the laws.
The Judicial Branch
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments to the constitution
Define Monarchy
A system of government where power is in the hands of a King/Queen.
Define Oligarchy
A system of government where power rests in the hands of a few leaders or families.
Define Tyranny
A system of government where one person controls almost everything.
This branch of government carries out the laws.
Executive Branch
What is the separation of powers?
The government's power is divided equally among 3 branches of government.
How is power transferred within a monarchy?
When the King dies, the power goes to his oldest son.
How is power transferred in an oligarchy?
The oldest son of each family receives power.
How does a Tyrant maintain power?
He/she bribes the citizens to obtain their love, respect, etc.
What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
What is checks and balances?
Each branch of government has power over the other two branches.
Which Greek group was the first to practice Monarchy?
The Myceneans
Which Greek group practiced Oligarchy?
Sparta
Who was a Tyrant leader in Ancient Greece?
Dionysius