Name two things states do
Maintain order within the territory, manage the economy, etc.
What is the name of the power that punishes citizens for breaking the law?
Judicial Power
True or false : Democracies are usually representative
True
What is a direct democracy?
They meet in assemblies or hold referendums in order to make decisions
True or false: in democracies citizens usually participate in the government
True
What is a state?
Society organized into sections
True or False : people within the same state have the same laws/duties
True
True or False: states have authority on areas outside their borders
False
True or False: Absolute monarchies and dictatorships are form of democracies
False
Who are dictators usually supported by?
Ethnic groups or the army
What is the role of the legislative power?
To make and vote on laws, and control the government
Who has executive power?
The government
True or False: Germany is a democratic country
True
Who is Parliament made up of ?
Representatives that the people have chosen
Give two examples of a dictator
Fidel Castro, Hitler, etc