Government of SW Asia Vocabulary Wizer

Vocab Word Sort Use your vocab words and definitions from the gallery walk to match vocab words to their definition. Autocracy A type of government in which one person has unlimited power over others. Democracy A type of government where the executive and legislative branch allow citizens to participate through voting and running for office Dictatorship A type of autocratic government where one person holds the authority within a country this leader makes, enforces, and interprets laws. Communism A type of autocratic government in which the government controls all property, and social activity. The citizens have very little political and economic freedom. Parliamentary Democracy A type of democratic government in which the citizens elect representatives in the legislature then the legislature chooses the leader. Presidential Democracy A type of democratic government in which citizens elect the legislature and executive (president). Government Stability How well established, well organized, and resistant to change a country's government is. judicial branch The branch of government in charge of deciding the meaning of laws and whether or not they have been followed Ex: judges and police legislative branch the branch of the government that makes all laws, declares war, and decides how money is spent Ex: House of Representatives and Congress executive branch The branch of government that leads the country Ex: the President Choose one of the governments from SW Asia (they are linked into today's Google Class) and answer the questions below. What type of government do they have?Do the citizens have few, some, or no rights (think: voting)?Who chooses the executive and legislative branch?