Unit 1.3 | Basic Government Terms

Unit 1.3 | Basic Government Terms

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Social Studies

6th Grade - University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A ____________ is a system by which countries make laws to provide services, organize people, and maintain order.

Back

government

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A(n) ____________ is a system of government in which people elect representatives to serve them in government. They also have written rights and freedoms.

Back

Democracy

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A(n) _______________ is a government in which citizens have no voting power. Instead one ruler, king, queen, or dictator makes all the decisions.

Back

Autocracy

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A ruler or representative that has gained power through hereditary (family) line. Typically has little power today.

Back

Monarch

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The top official in the executive branch of a democracy. Such as a president, prime minister, or chancellor.

Back

Chief Executive

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Groups of politicians that share the same beliefs or ideals as to how government should be run. They often have large impact on how citizens vote in elections.

Back

Political Parties

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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To be voted in by citizens to serve in government.

Back

Elected

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