government
What is democracy?
The term today refers to a political system in which it is a way of governing that depends on the will of the people. (Gives power to the people as a whole) ex: Germany
What is republic?
A government where power is held by the people or the representatives that they elect or nominate. Ex: USA
What is theocracy?
A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God. Ex: Yemen
What is autocracy?
autocracy is a form of government in which one ruler has absolute control and decision making power of a community. Ex: Italy
What is technocracy ?
The government or control of society or industry by scientists and technicians
What is absolute monarchy?
A form of government in which the monarch (king, queen, prince, etc..) rules in his or her own right of power. The king or queen has absolute power. Most monarchies are hereditary. Ex: Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Monaco..
What is migration ?
Human migration refers to any movement of people from one place to another, either temporary or permanent
What are two types of migration?
Forced and voluntary
What is urban geography?
What is demography?
Demography is the statistical study od populations, especially human beings. Demography (from prefix démos) in ancient greek meant [the people] and graphy meant [writing, description or measurement].
What is anarchy?
Anarchy is a state of absence of law, lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government). Ex: Ukraine
What is oligarchy?
A small group of people having control of a country or organisation. Ex: Philippines
What is plutocracy?
A government controlled by the rich and wealthy (often from behind the scenes)
What is tyranny?
A cruel, harsh, and unfair government in which a person or a small group of people have power over everyone else. Ex: Belarus
What is totalitarian?
A form of government that attempts to take total control over the lives of its citizens
What is communism??
A type of government and an economic system in which individual people do not own the land instead the government or the whole community owns these things. Everyone is supposed to share the wealth they create. Ex: China
What is socialism?
Political ideology that claims to give workers shared ownership of the tools, land and buildings that they use to make products
What are the top 10 countries in the world?
India, China, USA, Russia,Japan, Canada, Pakistan, Brazil, Mexico, France
Name a monotheistic religion. (One God)
Islam, Christianity, Judaism, etc..
Name a polytheistic religion (more gods)
Hinduism, shintoism, Wicca..
What is fascism?
A way of ruling that advocates total control of the people and seeks to promote the ancestral and cultural values and destroy foreign cultures. Ex: Austria
What is capitalism?
An economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit. Ex: China, Singapore..
What is the citizen rule?
A democratic government grants adult (18+) citizens the right to elect their representatives.
What is constitutional monarchy?
A system of government in which a monarch (king or queen) shares power with a constitutionally organised government.
What are some languages that dont fit in the indo european language tree?
Finnish, Hungarian and Estonian.