Government Systems Flashcard

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In which type of government does political power rest with a nation's citizens?

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Democracy

Front

What type of government is ruled by a single leader with very little to no citizen participation?

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Autocracy

Front

In which type of democracy do citizens elect representatives to make decisions for the people?

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Republic (Democracy)

Front

Which type of government is controlled by religious leaders?

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Theocracy

Front

In which type of republic do people vote for the legislature and the legislature chooses the head of government?

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Parliamentary democracy

Front

What is the title Usually given to the head of government in a parliamentary democracy?

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Prime Minister

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Which type of government is ruled by a single person who inherited absolute power?

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Absolute monarchy

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What type of government is ruled by a small group of people?

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Oligarchy

Front

What is the term for a government where a small group of people has all the power?

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Oligarchy

Front

What is the title Usually given to the head of state in a presidential democracy?

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President