Forms & Types of Government Flashcards

Flashcards covering forms and types of government, division of power, executive government types, and key state characteristics.

How do citizens choose their leaders in a democracy?

Citizens choose their leaders by voting.

How do citizens participate in decision-making in a republic?

Citizens elect representatives to make decisions.

Who leads the country in a monarchy?

A king or queen leads the country.

How is political power distributed in a dictatorship?

One person has most or all political power.

Who controls the government in an oligarchy?

A small group controls the government.

What controls the government in a theocracy?

Religious leaders or laws control the government.

How is power distributed in a unitary government?

Central government has most power.

How is power divided in a federal government?

Power is shared between national and state governments.

Who has most of the power in a confederate system?

States/regions have most power.

Who leads the government in a presidential executive system?

The president leads the government.

Who leads the government in a parliamentary executive system?

The prime minister leads the government.

What are the four state characteristics?

Population, territory, government, and sovereignty.

What is the definition of sovereignty?

A state's supreme power to govern itself.

What is a preamble?

The introduction explaining a document's purpose and goals.