AP GOV Types of Government

Decisions made by governments in pursuit of a particular goal:

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of a republic?

The 4 characteristics of a state include population, territory, government, and _________.

Indirect form of democracy where representatives are elected to make decisions for the people:

Which best describes a democracy?

Which of the following defines a federal system of government?

What is the legislative power of a government?

The people and interests that an elected official has been chosen to represent:

Which of the following is NOT a perceived advantage of a monarchy?

What is the executive power of a government?

View that government is dominated by capitalists, or business owners known as the bourgeoisie:

Rulers are seen as right and proper by important segments of the population:

Which of the following best describe's the government's judicial power?

Which of the following is NOT one of the perceived advantages of anarchy?

Having supreme power within its own territory, and control its external affairs...

Form of government w/ lords offering protection to vassals in return for work/military service:

Which is the most accurate definition of a "state?"

View that the government is dominated by appointed officials.

The formal institution & processes thru which decisions are made for a group of people...

Long-held belief that monarchs received their power to govern from God:

View that gov't is dominated by a few top leaders, most of whom are outside government:

A form of government in which the executive & legislative branches are combined:

Belief that competition among all affected interests shapes public policy:

Anarchy is best defined as:

Economic system which allows people/businesses to make their own economic decisions:

The body of fundamental laws setting out the principles and processes of government:

A government ruled by the wealthy, social elite or upper classes...

Which of the following best describes an oligarchy?