Misc.
Ruled by a single person with _________ power. What is this type of government?
Autocracy or Autocratic
How would you describe citizen participation in an Autocracy?
Low to none.
Who rules in an Oligarchy?
A small group of people.
What are 2 examples of countries with a Presidential Democracy?
United States, Russia, Mexico
"Head of government who holds a great deal of power and manages day-to-day activities."
What vocab term does this best describe?
Chief Executive
True or False: All 3 branches of government in the United States have equal power.
TRUE
What is an example of a country with an Autocratic government?
North Korea, Cuba, Etc.
True or False:
In an Oligarchy, citizens elect members of a group to lead and govern their country.
FALSE
How are the leaders chosen in a Presidential Democracy?
Citizens vote directly for their leaders.
"Includes the Supreme Court and other courts. It evaluates laws to determine their meaning."
Which vocab term does the statement above best represent?
Judicial Branch
What is the key difference between an Autocracy and an Oligarchy?
Autocracy is led by 1 person. An Oligarchy is led by a small group of people.
1) Inherited
2) Taken by force
What is the example we discussed of a nation with an Oligarchy where the leaders rule on a basis of religion?
Iran
To hold power in a Democracy you must first be ________?
Elected
"An assembly of people with the authority to make laws for a country or state."
What vocab term does this best describe?
Legislative Branch
How much power does the King of the United Kingdom have?
Very little!
What are the TWO types of Autocratic governments?
Dictatorship and Absolute Monarchy
Describe how possessing wealth and resources can provide power over a nation.
If a group controls the majority of a nation's wealth and resources, citizens of that country must submit to them in order to meet their basic needs.
What are 2 examples of a Parliamentary Democracy?
United Kingdom, Canada, Australia
"A ruler or political leader with total power over a country and usually takes control by force."
What vocab term does the statement above best represent?
Dictator
What are the 2 key questions you must ask when trying to determine a country's type of government?
1) Who governs the country?
2) What is citizen participation like?
What is an Absolute Monarchy?
A type of Autocracy where a monarch (king/queen) rules and has total control over everyone in that nation. They have ABSOLUTE power!
Tell me at least 2 ways you can get power to rule in an Oligarchy:
1) Religion
2) Military Force
3) Wealth and Resources
How are leaders chosen in a Parliamentary Democracy?
The citizens elect members of parliament, then the parliament appoints a Prime Minister. This is known as indirect citizen participation.
"Official representative of a nation with very little power."
Which vocab term best represents the statement above?
Head of State