What is a political regime?
The rules and norms that define a political system.
What is democracy?
A system where government officials are chosen through free and fair elections.
What is authoritarianism?
Rule by a single leader, a small group, or a single party with limited political participation.
What is a parliamentary democracy?
Head of state is chosen by the legislature; head of state and head of government are different people.
What is a presidential democracy?
President is directly elected and serves as both head of state and head of government.
What is a federal democracy?
Power is shared between central and regional governments.
What is direct democracy?
Citizens directly participate in decision-making, often through referendums.
What is representative democracy?
Citizens elect officials to represent their interests.
What is an illiberal democracy?
Elections are held, but the process is often manipulated to keep the ruling party in power.
What is a one-party system?
Only one political party is allowed to hold power.
What is a theocracy?
Religious leaders control the government.
What is a totalitarian government?
The government controls all aspects of public and private life.
What is a military regime?
Military leaders control the government.
Define 'Head of State'.
Ceremonial figure; represents the nation internationally.
Define 'Head of Government'.
Day-to-day executive power.
What is the significance of government accountability and transparency?
Ensures that the government is responsible for its actions and that information is accessible to the public.
What is the significance of the 'Rule of Law'?
All individuals and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.
What is the role of an independent judiciary in a democracy?
To ensure rule of law and protect individual rights.
What is the role of the legislature in a parliamentary democracy?
To choose the head of state and create laws.
What is the role of the president in a presidential democracy?
Serves as both head of state and head of government, enforces laws.
