Government Vocabulary Flashcards

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Theocracy

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A type of government with religious leaders where laws are based on the teachings of that religion.

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Democracy

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A type of government run by the people. There are two types: Direct democracy and Representative democracy.

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Direct democracy

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A type of democracy where the citizens are the ruler and make all decisions for themselves. There are no formal government leaders.

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Representative democracy

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A type of democracy where the citizens vote for people to represent them in government, like voting for mayors, senators, the president, etc.

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Dictatorship

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A type of government in which one person has absolute power to rule and control the government, the people, and the economy.

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Monarchy

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A system of government in which a country is ruled by a king or queen; power is inherited through the family. There are two types: Constitutional monarchy and Absolute monarchy.

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Constitutional monarchy

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A type of monarchy where the king and queen have no real power. An elected legislature is in charge of the government.

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Absolute monarchy

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A type of government where the king and queen have all the power.

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Hereditary rule

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Power is passed through the family. For example, the next ruler would be the king and queen’s oldest child.

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Vote

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Make a choice for a leader or law. For example, voting for a new president.