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Ch. 1 L4

Ch. 1 L4: Forms of Government

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government that is in power regime
a government in which citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf representative democracy
monarchy in which the power of the hereditary ruler is limited by the constitution and laws constitutional monarchy
political principle providing that a majority of the members of a community has the power to make laws binding upon all the people majority rule
a government in which one leader or group of people holds absolute power authoritarian regime
a system in which government control extends to almost all aspects of people's lives Totalitarian/dictatorship
Why is the United States not a direct democracy? There are too many people.
What are the four functions of government? Keep order Provide security Provide service Guide the community
In what type of government do citizens meet to discuss government matters and decide what to do? Direct Democracy
In what type of regime is power that is held by a person or group of people not accountable to the people Authoritarian
How does a dictator come to power? Usually by force
The United States is an example of what type of government? Representative Democracy
An obligation we fulfill voluntarily. Responsibility
Something we are required to do Duty
Government in which people choose leaders to goveren for them. Representative Democracy
Respecting and accepting others Tolerance
To call for military service Draft
Why is governement important? Government makes rules and laws
What is volunteerism? Giving you time and service to others wihout payment.
What is a federal system of government? Power is divided between the national government and the states.
Why is government important? Makes rules and laws Keeps the nation safe Provides services Helps those in need
What are the five duties of a citizen? Pay taxes Obey Laws Serve jury duty Attend school Defend the nation
What do taxes pay for? pay employees defend the country run schools fix roads
What is the difference between a duty and a responsibility? A duty is something you must do, a responsibility is something you should do.
One responsibility of a citizen is staying informed
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