Vocabulary & More
The prefix "uni" means what?
one
This system has a POWERFUL STATE government and a WEAK national government. A loose association of states. This was the first system of government held by the U.S.
(Note: Voters elect the government officials.)
What is Confederal System?
or
What is Confederation?
What type of government was used in ancient Greece?
Hint: We would have this type of government if I was to take a vote in class.
Direct democracy
Who is in charge in a Theocracy?
God
This is what the government is called if NO system of government is used.
What is Anarchy?
In a democracy, who holds the power?
The people
This system has the central government and the state government SHARING the power.
(Note: Voters elect the government officials.)
What is Federal System?
This is the form of government where ALL the PEOPLE meet together to vote on laws and policies themselves.
What is Direct Democracy?
The U.S. has a syatem of government based on this. In this system, the executive branch of government is kept completely separate from the legislative branch and judicial branch.
Separation of Powers
This is the form of government where a KING, a QUEEN, or another ROYAL RULER holds ALL the power.
What is Absolute Monarchy?
This is the word used for the meaning "RULED by ONE". This one person has absolute power. (not dictatorship)
What is Autocracy?
(Pronounced: Aww-toc-racy)
This system of government believed the conditions for workers would gradually improve if the government took control over some industries, imposed stricter regulations on employees, and provided more social services.
Socialist government
This is the form of government where citizens VOTE for OFFICIALS that make laws and decisions for the people.
What is Representative Democracy?
OR
What is Republic?
This is the form of government where the GOVERNMENT has control over EVERYTHING including businesses and farms, and provides services for the citizens, such as healthcare and education.
(Hint: Type of Oligarchy)
What is Communism?
This is the form of government where the ROYAL RULER's power is LIMITED by a CONSTITUTION. Usually, the ruler in this form of government is there for ceremonial reasons.
What is Constitutional Monarchy?
or
What is Limited Monarchy?
This is a set of rules a country/nation must follow.
Constitution
This system of government has the people elect the legislative body, BUT the legislative body elects the executive leader, such as the Prime Minister.
What is Parliamentary System?
This is the form of government where the rulers claim they are using RELIGIOUS ideas to rule or that a direct agent of deity wants them to rule.
(Pronounced: day-a-tea)
What is Theocracy?
(Pronounced: Thee-o-cra-cy)
This is the form of government the King or Queen is just a figure-head. Used for ceremonies and special occasions.
Constitutional Monarchy
This is the form of government that is ruled by a SMALL GROUP of wealthy class of people or military leaders, who rule in their own interests.
What is Oligarchy?
(Pronounced: O-li-gar-chy)
The prefix "theo" means?
god or gods.
In this system of government, the central power is ALL powerful, ruled by ONE.
Unitary Government
This is the form of government that is ruled by a small group of wealthy, ELITE, NOBLE class of people who rule in their own interest.
Oligarchy
In this system of government, they believe that a violent social revolution is necessary in which workers overthrow the rich and abolish private property.
Communist Government
The title for the Executive (person in charge) in a parliamentary form of government
Prime Minister