Forms of Government

What are the two forms of Monarchies? Absolute and Constitutional

Describe the difference between the two forms of monarchies In an Absolute Monarchy the monarch has no or few legal limitations in political matters In a Constitutional Monarchy the monarch retains a distinctive legal and ceremonial role but exercises limited or no political power

What are the two forms of Democracies? Direct and Representative

Describe the difference between the two forms of Democracies In a Direct Democracy all eligible citizens have direct participation in the decision making of the government In a Representative Democracy all eligible citizens exercise their power through elected representatives. The elected representatives propose, develop, and create laws for the citizens to abide by

Who has the power in an Oligarchy? And how is control decided? In an Oligarchy power resides with a few people or in a dominant class or group within the society. These groups of people may be distinguished by royalty, wealth, education, or military control

How does an oligarchy differ from a monarchy? An Oligarchy is a group of people, not just one person Oligarchs do not have to be connected by bloodlines in order to inherit power. For example, one family may have power for several years, and then the power may be shifted to another group of people or another family based on their military ties or wealth.

characteristics of an Authoritarian Government. People have no participation Absolute obedience to authority by the people ill-defined and often changing executive power Citizens are not allowed freedom of speech, religion, or press The inhabitants of the country are poor, while the leader is wealthy. Citizens of the country do not vote as the leader is already assumed

characteristics of A Totalitarianism Government The leaders have unlimited and total control over people's lives. This form of government seeks to control all aspects of public and private life wherever possible. In this type of society, citizens are scared into submission by tactics such as killing, bribing, and censorship