Intro to Government, the Economy, and Society

What does politics refer to?

•   The ways money, goods, and services are made and used.

•    The roles and efforts involving a government.

What is the focus of society?

•   The people and their demands, needs, and roles in a country.

•    The resources used to produce goods and services.

Who is in charge in a monarchy government?

•   The people

•   A king or queen.

How do leaders come to power in a monarchy?

• By being born into power.

• Through elections

How are laws made in an absolute monarchy?

• By an elected body of people.

• By the monarch, who has unlimited power.

What is the role of the people in an absolute monarchy?

• They must obey what the monarch says.

• They get to vote for members of an elected body.

Who is in charge in a democracy?

• A king or queen.

• The people.

How do leaders come to power in a democracy?

• By being born into power.

• Through elections.

How are laws made in a direct democracy?

• Through a vote by the citizens.

• By an elected body of people.

What is the role of the people in a direct democracy?

• They must obey what the elected officials say.

• They directly suggest and vote on laws.