GOVERMENT FLASH CARDS

Democracy

A system where power lies with the people, exercised directly or through elected representatives.

Monarchy

A government led by a monarch, either absolute with total control or constitutional with limited powers.

Republic

A state where the people hold power and elect representatives to govern on their behalf.

Dictatorship

A regime where a single leader or small group holds absolute power, often without constitutional limitations.

Authoritarianism

A system favoring strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.

Totalitarianism

An extreme form of authoritarianism seeking to control every aspect of public and private life.

Oligarchy

A government where a small group of people holds power, sometimes for corrupt purposes.

Theocracy

A system where religious leaders govern, claiming divine guidance and based on religious laws.

Socialism

An economic philosophy advocating for collective ownership of production and distribution for equal wealth distribution.

Communism

A classless, stateless society where all property is publicly owned and individuals work according to their abilities and needs.

Limited Government

A political system with legal restrictions on governmental power, ensuring individual rights protection.

Unlimited Government

A system with no effective constraints on government power, allowing leaders to rule without legal limitations.

Anarchy

The absence of government or authority, often resulting in chaos and political disorder.