Democracy
The people or citizens
Who holds the power in a democracy?
The single ruler (leader)
Who holds the power in an Autocracy?
Ruled by the few or small group
What type of rule is oligarchy?
The constitution
What is a system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized?
Democracy
What government is when citizens have all political power?
Parliamentary (representatives elected by citizens) and presidential (has executive power) democracies
What are two main forms of democratic government?
No one can participate in this activity
Who can vote in an Autocracy?
Only the people in the small group or few can hold office
Who can be elected in an oligarchy?
A constitution
What do most governments have?
A legal member of society
What is a citizen?
anyone with restrictions:
-must be a citizen
-18 years old or older
-35 years old for president
-cannot be a felon
Who can be elected?
No one
Who can vote or be elected in an Autocracy?
Only people in the small group or few can choose a leader
Who can vote in an oligarchy?
The powers the government have
What does the constitution identify?
Born or Naturalized
How do you become a citizen?
anyone with restrictions
-must be a citizen
-18 years old
-cannot be a felon
Who can vote?
Single Rule
What type of rule is an Autocracy?
Citizens cannot express their views or take part in anything, unless they are a part of the few/group.
What rights do citizens have in an oligarchy?
Limited or Unlimited
What are the 2 forms of government's powers?
The constitution
What explains rights and responsibilities?
-by the people
A form of government in which citizens hold political power.
What type of rule is democracy?
Communism is a part of this government
What is a common form of Autocratic Government?
A small group or few that holds political power.
What is Oligarchy?
Limited government
What kind of government does constitutions call for?
Protect human rights
What do most governments protect for citizens?