Types of Government
People get to vote and make choices together.
Democracy
Money that citizens pay to the government
Taxes
In a parliamentary system, this is the group of people who make laws for a country.
Parliament
A person who belongs to a country and has rights and responsibilities in that country.
Citizen
A time when citizens vote to choose who will be the leaders of the country.
Election
One person makes all the rules, and everyone else has to follow them.
Dictatorship
If something is ___________ it means that it belongs one person or a small group, not the whole public.
Private
In a presidential system, this is the group of people who make laws for a country.
Legislative
Things that citizens are allowed to do or have.
Rights
The piece of paper or electronic form that people use to vote in an election.
Ballot
A king or queen is in charge, and they usually get the job because their family has done it for a long time.
Monarchy
Everything is shared equally, and there are no rich or poor people.
Communism
The part of the government that is in charge of making sure people follow the laws.
Executive
Things that citizens should do to help take care of their country.
Responsibilities
Groups of people who have ideas and work together to get their members elected to government.
People choose their leaders by voting in an election, and these leaders
make decisions for them.
Republic
The government owns and controls everything and makes sure the people have what they need.
Socialism
The part of the government that decides if people have broken the law and what should happen to them.
Judiciary
Things that the government provides for citizens, such as schools, roads, parks, and much more.
Public Services
Someone who is elected to be part of the government and make decisions for the country.
A strong leader or small group controls everything and doesn’t let people
have much say.
Authoritarianism
People own businesses and make money by selling things or working for a business.
Capitalism
A special document that explains the rules and principles of a country.
Constitution
Someone who tries to convince politicians to make decisions that will help a certain group, cause, or industry.
Lobbyist
A lawmaker who is chosen by the people to make decisions for them.
Representative