Unit 6, Lesson 1-3 FLASHCARDS

Front

In this type of government, the power is in the hands of the citizens, who vote in free elections.

Back

Democracy

Front

What are the four characteristics/roles of government?

Back

Provide services, keep order, protect the state, make laws

Front

In this type of democracy, citizens elect members of the legislature, who then select the country's leader.

Back

Parliamentary Democracy

Front

In this type of government, there is one single ruler and citizens have little to no involvement.

Back

Autocracy

Front

The government's power over its citizens is restricted by a constitution.

Back

limited government

Front

In this type of democracy, citizens directly elect the country's leader.

Back

Presidential Democracy

Front

In which type of government are citizens MOST likely to choose their leader? Options: Dictatorship, Oligarchy, Democracy, Monarchy

Back

Democracy

Front

When a King or Queen rule and control a government, it is known as a ______.

Back

monarchy

Front

A government which is ruled by one single person is called a ______.

Back

dictatorship

Front

Having the authority and power over the people who reside in an area:

Back

Sovereignty