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Chapter 1 - Section 2 / Forms of government

Terms in this set (14)

In a democracy sovereign power is held by?
The people
In a dictatorship sovereign power is held by?
One person/Self-appointment
In a democracy, those who rule are responsible to?
Please the people's rights
In a dictatorship, those who rule are responsible to?
Care for themselves
In a democracy, power is gained by?
The people (voting)
In a dictatorship, power is gained by?
Force
What is an autocracy?
A government in which a single person holds unlimited power
What is presidential government?
A government in which the executive and legislative branches, are separate and coequal
What is a federal government?
A government in which power is divided between a central govt and other local govts.
What is an oligarchy?
A government in which a small, usually self-appointed, group has the power to rule
What is a unitary government?
A government in which all power belongs to a central agency
What is a confederation?
An alliance of independent states
What is the division of powers?
The structuring of a government so that power is shared by a central and several local govts.
What is a parliamentary govt?
A government in which members of the executive branch are also members of the legislative branch and are subject to the legislature's direct control
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