Roles of Government
voting age of 18 is an example of this
make laws
king/queen
who truly has the power in a democracy
the people/ citizens
theocracies are based in what
religion
an organization that manages a country is known as
government
protect the country
how does a monarch get power
it is inherited
how do leaders come to power in a democracy
they are elected/ voted on
religious leaders being chosen by God is known as what
"divine favor"
A system of government, typically one that is considered authoritarian or totalitarian
regime
courts, sheriffs, highway patrol are examples
keep order in the state
a monarchy where the king or queen serves as a symbol of tradition and national pride, and the decision making is up to elected officials
constitutional monarchy
a type of democracy where leaders are elected to represent citizens
representative democracy
how does the leader of a dictatorship come into power?
with force and fear
to put down or hold back
suppress
education, schools, healthcare, retirement benefits are examples of this
helping citizens
a monarchy where the king and queen is the head of the state and makes all decisions in the government
absolute monarchy
a type of democracy where everyone votes on each thing
direct democracy
what form of government is a dynastic dictatorship similar to? (be specific)
absolute monarchy
to have control and power, to direct others
authority
what are the four roles of government
make laws, keep order, protect country, help citizens
what type of monarchy are most modern monarchies today?
constitutional
What form of government (be specific) does the USA have... and what is another name for it
representative democracy/ republic
what two forms of government does Saudi Arabia have characteristics of and explain
theocracy- follows Islamic law
monarchy- has a king
this term means a system of government that tries to take control of every aspect of its citizens lives....give a modern day example that we have discussed
totalitarian, North Korea