Types & Definitions
What type of government is ruled by one leader who holds ALL the power and authority?
Absolute Monarchy
One purpose of government is to keep people safe from outside threats. What is this purpose called?
Provide national security / defense
In which city and country did democracy begin, according to the study guide?
Athens, Greece
How many branches of government do we have in America?
3
What form of government is based on religious law and often led by religious leaders?
Theocracy
Which purpose of government refers to keeping order in society and enforcing laws?
Maintain social order
What type of democracy has citizens vote directly on all matters rather than through elected representatives?
Direct Democracy
Name the three branches of government
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
Name the government where a small group of powerful people rule the nation and make decisions.
Oligarchy
What purpose of government involves providing services like roads, schools, and sanitation?
Provide public services
What type of government do we have in America? Explain this type of government!
Representative Democracy- people vote on elected leaders to create laws
Which branch is primarily responsible for making laws?
Legislative
What is the difference between a constitutional monarchy and an absolute monarchy?
Absolute= one ruler
Constitutional- power shared with elected leaders
Which purpose requires the government to make choices about taxes, budgets, and how to distribute resources in society?
Make economic decisions
Which government types do NOT allow people to vote?
Absolute Monarchy, Totalitarianism, Oligarchy, Theocracy
Which branch enforces the laws, and which branch interprets the laws?
Executive enforces the laws; Judicial interprets the laws.