Unit One Vocab Flashcard

Front

In this type of government a single person holds all of the power

Back

Autocracy

Front

In this type of government the authority/power is divided or shared between the national/central government and state governments

Back

Federal

Front

In this type of government, a small group of people hold power

Back

Oligarchy

Front

Which type of government is characterized by the government's complete control of all aspects of society in order to achieve its goals?

Back

Totalitarianism

Front

The idea that society is based on a shared (unwritten) agreement of all citizens. Citizens give up certain rights and privileges in return for protection from the government.

Back

Social Contract Theory

Front

Life, Liberty, and Property

Back

Natural Rights

Front

All authority or power to act is concentrated with the national government alone. What type of government is this? Options: Democracy, Unitary, Federal, Confederal

Back

Unitary

Front

Concentrates power and authority in the state or regional government

Back

confederal

Front

In this type of democracy the executive branch is elected by the legislative branch

Back

Parliamentary

Front

In this government all branches are independent of one another and equal

Back

Presidential democracy