government Review

Dictatorship is when.........

• The citizens are in charge of the country 
• One leader in charge
• Country is contolled by one party

Theocracy is when............

• Supposed equal sharing of possessions, wealth
• Control could be seized by military
• Government is run by a religious leader or representatives of a religious group (oligarchy)

Socialism is.......

• No person or group can dominate without support during elections
• Higher taxes so that a gov. can provide many services to citizens (healthcare, subsidized college, etc.)
• Representatives are elected by the people

What is a Absolute Monarcy? 

• Inherited power for life (King/Queen)
• Anyone can be appointed King/Queen

1. The voters in a community meet together to make decisions and laws.
2. Suited for smaller communities.

• Direct Democracy
• Representative Democracy

The idea that the government was created by the people of America was--

• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicansim
• Federalism
• Self-government

Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

• Elected officials and appointed officials.
• State government and federal government.
• Executive and Legislative branches.
• People and government.

What is the principle of republicanism?

• Government should be split into three branches.
• The people create the government.
• The power of government should be limited.
• The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials. 

Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

• Self-government
• Republicanism
• Separation of Powers
• Limited government

Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

• To protect the idea of federalism.
• To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.
• To provide additional guarantees for individual rights.