Forms of Government
This form of government is based on religious beliefs, and leaders are also religious figures.
What is theocracy?
In the U.S., this principle ensures no one branch becomes too powerful.
What is separation of powers?
A system where government controls all businesses and eliminates private property.
What is communism?
Citizens vote on every issue in this system, first used in Ancient Athens.
What is direct democracy?
In this system, power is divided between national and regional governments.
What is a federal system?
This economic system focuses on shared ownership and services funded by high taxes.
What is socialism?
A royal family passes down leadership in this government.
What is monarchy?
In a confederal system, who has the most power?
What is the regional/state government?
In this system, competition helps keep prices reasonable.
What is capitalism (market economy)?
In this government, one party (like the Communist Party) holds all decision-making power.
What is unitary?
In communist countries, who decides how much workers (like doctors) are paid?
What is the government?
In Karl Marx's view, this must be abolished to achieve true communism.
What is private property?