Forms of Government
A system in which the people elect the legislature, whose members then choose a leader to head the government.
What is Parliamentary System?
Characterized by the concentration of governmental authority in a leader not constitutionally accountable to the people.
What is authoritarian?
The symbolic and ceremonial leader of a country who may also exercise political power.
Who is the Head of State?
An economic system in which individuals and private companies own the means of production and operate for profit.
What is Capitalism?
A government led and controlled by a small group of people.
What is an Oligarchy?
A system of representative democracy in which the people elect both the legislature and the head of government.
What is a Presidential System?
Characterized by a centralized government that asserts total control over citizens and the national economy.
What is totalitarian?
The political leader of a country who oversees government policies at the highest level.
Who is the Head of Government?
An economic system in which the government or community collectively owns and controls major industries.
What is Socialism?
Characterized by having a strong central government that exercises most of the political power.
What is Unitary?
A form of democracy in which people elect representatives instead of voting directly on laws.
What is a Representative Democracy?
A form of totalitarian government characterized by dictatorship, political oppression, extreme nationalism, and bigotry against minority groups.
What is fascism?
Having 2 separate houses or chambers in a legislature.
What is bicameral?
An economic system in which all property is publicly owned and the government makes all decisions about production and distribution.
What is Communism?
Characterized by sharing power between a central government and various smaller governments.
A government in which leaders are elected by the people and carry out their roles as outlined in the country's constitution, or set of principles and laws.
What is a Constitutional Republic?
The head of a government who has unlimited power and authority.
What is a dictator?
Having a single house or chamber in a legislature.
What is Unicameral?
An economy that includes capitalistic elements of a free market as well as some government intervention in the interest of both economic stability and the public good.
What is a mixed economy?
Division of government into different branches with distinct responsibilities.
What is Separation of Powers?
A form of government in which a religious leader, or leaders, holds power.
What is a theocracy?
Oppressive and harsh power.
What is tyranny?
An organized group whose members support candidates for political office based on shared ideals and goals.
What is a Political Party?
Formed out of smaller, highly independent members such as tribes or states.
What is Confederate?
Ways in which different branches of government limit each other's powers.
What is Checks and Balances?