Political Systems:

Monarchy:
Absolute Monarchy: King has all of the
power. People have none.
Constitutional or Limited Monarchy: King
is limited in his power by a written constitution.
Democracy:
Direct Democracy: People vote on
everything.
Democratic Republic: People elect
representatives to vote on issues for them.
Communism:
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels: Creators
Communist Manifesto: Book that explains
the Theory of Communism. Of how workers are

oppressed by wealthy business owners.

Advocates the overthrow of businesses and
government.
Theocracy: A system of govt in which clerics
rule in the name of God.
Definitions:
Proletariat: Working class/poor workers
being taken advantage of by the wealthy.
Bourgeoisie: Wealthy business owners
taking advantage of the Proletariat.
Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights:
Europeans first attempt to limit the power of the
king. Beginning of written rule of law.
Mayflower Compact: Peoples first attempt
at self government in the New World.

Free Market Economy: Price is set by

consumer. By demand. Capitalism.
Centrally Managed Economy: Price is set
by government. Communism.
Ancient Greece:
Had what kind of government? Direct
Democracy
Niccolo Machiavelli:
What was he writing about?
Government/leadership
Do the ends justify the means? Yes,
according to Machiavelli.
Is it better to be loved or feared? Feared,
according to Machiavelli.