Match the correct word with its definition. remember, some governments overlap. use your government task card class notes

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Match the correct word with its definition. remember, some governments overlap. use your government task card class notes to you with this question!

question 18 options:

government

anarchy

monarchy

oligarchy

dictatorship

republic

totalitarianism

democracy

theocracy

communism

1.
the system in a society that makes and enforces laws to maintain order as well as provides services to its citizens. nations may have more than one type.

2.
a government type that has total control of the society and economy. the government regulates and controls every aspect of citizens lives by using terror, violence, and removing basic rights and freedoms of the people. leaders may have been elected and took full control after election.

example- nazi germany under hitler

3.
a government ruled by one person with complete authority, the leader usually came into power using force. citizens usually have no ability to vote or give consent to laws.

example- north korea

4.
no government.

5.
a government in which the
people of the country elect their leaders
and rule by majority. this governments name means “rule of the people”. citizens can also participate by, voting on laws, serving on juries and paying taxes. two types are direct (people vote on everything) and representative (people vote for leaders to make decisions on their behalf)

examples- usa, india

6.
an economic and
political system in which the government controls or owns all the businesses, farms, means of production, wages and prices. the theory of this government is that
citizens own and share everything
together and that all citizens
are equal.
examples- cuba, vietnam

7.
a government where an elite
and/or small group rules with selfish or
corrupt purposes. leaders often gain control by wealth, family ties, military rank. those in the group may vote for leaders but the general population has no say in the government. it is a greek word that
means “the few that rule
or command”.

examples- pakistan, sparta

8.
a type of government where
political power is passed down (usually inherited) through the family. leaders include kings/queens, emperors/empresses. in an absolute the leader has total power (ex- saudi arabia). in a constitutional the leader can advise the government but doesn’t
have full power over decisions,
citizens have some say.

example- great britain

9.
a government where the ultimate power is with the people who can vote. citizens elect representatives to make political decisions and use the government’s power. the governments rule based on their country’s charter or
constitution.

examples- united states,
turkey, australia

10.
a government ruled by religious leaders. leaders and government officials are often chosen by god or a higher
power. laws are typically based
on religious texts and traditions.

examples- iran, vatican city

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