Government and Political Systems Flashcard

Front

What is the system or group of people that control and make decisions for a country, state, or community?

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Government

Front

What is a set of laws or principles that guide how a government operates?

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Constitution

Front

Which type of government has restricted powers to protect individual freedoms?

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Limited Government

Front

What is a government where leaders have almost complete control?

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Unlimited Government

Front

In which form of government do the people have the power to make decisions, often through voting?

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Democracy

Front

What type of democracy has a president as the head of government, elected separately from the legislature?

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Presidential Democracy

Front

Which type of democracy is led by a prime minister elected by the legislature?

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Parliamentary Democracy

Front

What is a system of government where one person has total control?

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Autocracy

Front

In which political system does the government own all property and control the economy, aiming for equality among citizens?

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Communism

Front

What form of government is led by a king, queen, or emperor, often passed down through a royal family?

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Monarchy