Types of Govt
This type of govt exists in the US
Representative democracy
This is how citizens hold representatives accountable
Through voting/elections
Reason
Britain/England
Next election year
2020
Types of govt in which one person has absolute control over the lives of its citizens
Dictatorship
This type of govt is ruled by a group of people
Oligarchy
Enlightenment thinker most influential to the foundation of American govt
This is the British policy that most upset the colonists
Taxes
Current Vice President
Mike Pence
Type of govt ruled by a king or queen
Monarchy
This is the state in which no government exists (think The Purge)
Anarchy
This Enlightenment thinker developed the idea of separation of powers or checks and balances
Montesquieu
Declaration of Independence
Name the three branches of govt
Legislative, executive, and judicial
These are the two types of democracy
Direct and representative
This type of government is governed by religious law or religious leaders
Theocracy
Explain the social contract theory
Citizens give up freedom in exchange for order and protection
Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party
Number of Supreme Court justices
Nine
These are the two types of autocracy
Monarchy and dictatorship
Name a country in which oligarchy existed
South Africa
Explain the idea of John Locke that influenced modern govt
If govt did not protect the people, people have a right to overthrow the govt
Explain how the Dec. of Independence is like a break-up letter
Teacher will decide
This branch of govt is responsible for writing the laws
Legislative