Types of government
Democracy
" It's name comes from the ancient Greek words ""demos"" and ""kratos"""
Dictatorship, absolute monarchy and oligarchy
Elections, if they exist, do not offer voters any real choice. With power concentrated in the hands of a single person or small group, decisions can be made quickly by the ruler who does not need to consult the people.
Democracy, representative democracy, direct democracy constitutional monarchy
Final power is in the hands of the ordinary people.
Representative democracy and republic
If an elected offical in this government does not respond to the people's wishes he or she could be voted out of office.
Direct democracy
In a _____________ _____________, the people vote directly on every issue. However, this form of government is only practical in a small community.
Absolute monarchy
In an absolute _______________ a king or queen enjoys total control over the nation and the people who live in it.
Republic democracy and republic
In large countries, it is impractical to have people vote directly on every issue. Instead these countries have a ______________ _________________ where the people are respresented by elected officials.
Absolute monarchy and theocracy
In the divine right form of this government, the king or queen's power is said to come directly from God. The King or Queen claims that it is Gods will that he or she should govern.
Dictatorship, absolute monarchy and oligarchy
In this form of government leaders and their power are not checked.
Democracy, representative democracy, direct democracy, republic and constitutional monarchy
In this form of government there is equality
Democracy, representative democracy, direct democracy, republic and constitutional monarchy
In this form of government, government takes its power from the consent of the people. .
Democracy, representative democracy, direct democracy, republic and constitutional monarchy
In this form of government, people's basic rights and liberties are guaranteed. The people voted into power are answerable for what they do.
Absolute and constitutional monarchy
In this form of government, power is in the hands of a king or queen. The king or queen is known as the monarch
Dictatorship, absolute monarchy and oligarchy
Individuals in this government who oppose the leader are often treated harshly
Democracy, representative democracy, republic and constitutional monarchy
Often there are disagreements over issues between those in power and those who seek to be elected to government.
constitutional monarchy
Some nations have a constitutional ______________. In these countries, the power of the monarch is limited by a constitution. Real power is placed in the hands of an elected legislature, and the king or queen holds only ceremonial powers.
Democracy and anarchy
The Greeks were the first to practice this form of government
Republic
The Magna Carta would play an important role in this form of government
Dictatorship, absolute monarchy, oligarchy and theocracy
The leader does not answer to the people
Republic
This form of government includes a division of powers/separation of powers
Republic
This form of government was divided between the Senate , Consuls and Assemblies
Dictatorship, anarchy, absolute monarchy and theocracy
This government does not always follow the rule of law.
Dictatorship, absolute monarchy and oligarchy
This government is controlled by a single leader or small group. This leader has absolute power, with no limits.
Dictatorship, absolute monarchy and oligarchy
This government uses threats of force to control it's citizens
Absolute and constitutional monarchy
When the ruler dies, power is automatically passed to one of the children of the king or queen. Most often, it is the rulers oldest son. Since power is passed from parent to oldest male child, the people have no voice in selecting their leaders.
Democracy, representative democracy, direct democracy and republic
With the need to consult so many people, government decisions are often arrived at slowly.
