Unit 5 Civics, Easier Terms
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Representative Democracy
People pick leaders to make decisions for them.
Autocracy
One person is the boss of everything.
Oligarchy
A small group of people is in charge.
Confederal System
States are the bosses, and the big government is weak.
Monarchy
A king or queen rules.
Federalism
The national and state governments share power.
Unitary System
The big central government is the boss.
Federal System
Power is split between the national and state governments.
Direct Democracy
Everyone votes on the rules themselves.
Theocracy
Religious leaders are in charge.
Constitutional Republic
People pick leaders, but the leaders must follow the Constitution rulebook.
Roman Republic
Ancient Rome had leaders who represented the people.
Republic
People choose leaders to make decisions for them.
Capitalism
People own businesses and try to earn money.
Socialism
The government helps share resources more equally.
Communism
The government or community controls the big businesses and resources.
Less Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Fewer people may want to invent things or start businesses.
Representative Democracy
People vote for leaders who represent them.