Q1 Civics Vocab (pt2) (24-25)

Front

One person controls the government and holds all power.

Back

Autocracy

Front

Type of autocracy where one person holds all power, often through election or rebellion.

Back

Dictator/Totalitarian Regime

Front

Type of autocracy with kings or queens in ultimate power

Back

Absolute Monarchy

Front

Monarchy with limited power due to a constitution

Back

Constitutional Monarchy

Front

A small group holds all government power.

Back

Oligarchy

Front

Govt led by religious leaders

Back

Theocracy

Front

A movement emphasizing science and reason to see the world clearly

Back

Enlightenment

Front

Rights you have simply because you are human (life, liberty, property)

Back

Natural Rights

Front

Agreement between people and government signifying consent to be governed

Back

Social Contract

Front

(1215) A charter of freedoms King John of England was forced to sign; he had to obey the same laws as his citizens.

Back

Magna Carta