civics unit 1 types of government

Civics

The study of citizenship and government

Government

The ruling authority for a group of people

Common Good

The ultimate role of government is to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people

Anarchy

The absence of government

Republic

Rule by the consent of the people- other people represent you in the government

Democracy

Government ruled by the people

Majority rule

A fundamental principle of traditional principle of traditional democratic theory. In a democracy, choosing among alternatives requires that the majority desire to be respected.

Majority rule with minority rights

Democratic principle that a government follows the preferences of the majority of voters but protects the interests of the minority (via the constitution)

Direct Democracy

Form of gov where each citizen has an actual say in the affairs of government

Representative Democracy

Form of gov where each citizens elect representatives to rule on their behalf

Monarchy

Form of gov ruled by a king or queen

Absolute monarchy

Form of gov in which king or queen has all of the power

Constitutional or limited monarchy

Form of gov in which king or queen shares the power to rule with the people

Socialist

Government system and economic model where individuals and government share ownership in major businesses. Government takes a larger role.

Communist

type of economic system that requires the government to own and control all aspects of businesses, property and economics with complete control over the social lives of citizens as well

Totalitarian regime

A form of government with total control; little freedom or opposition is allowed

Dictatorship

Form of gov controlled by one person who allows very little freedom

Oligarchy

Form of gov ruled by a small group of people (that have total control)

Theocracy

Form of gov in which a country is ruled by religious leaders and religious law

Junta

A form of totalitarian government ruled by a small, military group that took power by force