Comparative Government

What is a direct democracy?

• a government in which the citizens rule themselves

• a government in which the citizens elect representatives to make decisions

• a government in which a powerful leader is backed by military support

• a government in which a monarch rules with complete power.

What is a constitutional monarchy?

• a government in which a monarch has absolute power

• a government in which a monarch has powers limited by a constitution

• a government in which a strong leader is backed by the military

• a government in which people elect representatives to make decisions

Leaders are chosen in fair elections with universal suffrage

(a)  

• Democracy
• Authoritarian Regime

Government is limited in the power by the constitution and laws; citizen's rights and freedoms are protected

(a)  

• Democracy
• Authoritarian Regime

The government relies on the rule of law

(a)  

• Democracy
• Authoritarian Regime

Multiple parties exist to provide voter choice

(a)  

• Democracy
• Authoritarian Regime

Power lies with a single party.

(a)  

• Democracy
• Authoritarian Regime

Rulers have unlimited power

• Democracy

• Authoritarian Regime

Rulers inherit their power or take it by force

• Democracy

• Authoritarian Regime

Government seeks to control all aspects of political, economic, and civic life

• Democracy

• Authoritarian Regime