Matching Pairs Government and PoliticsOnline version Unit 4 Vocabulary by Merlys R.E 1 a series of kings or rulers who belonged to the same family 2 a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them. 3 "government by the few", a form of government in which all power is vested in a few people. 4 A government or state ruled by an elite or privileged upper class 5 a ruler or king was chosen to serve by God 6 government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system. 7 all citizens participate but they elect representatives to vote on issues 8 A form of government in which God or deity is recognized as the supreme ruler 9 A government or state ruled by an elite or privileged upper class 10 a government ruled by someone who uses power oppressively or unjustly 11 The source of authority came from Heaven, selecting a ruler 12 the dedication of citizens to be involved with activities that support the common good of a community above their own interest 13 A state or nation in which the supreme power is actually held by a single person. Indirect Democracy Oligarchy Democracy Dinasty Aristocracy Tyranny Direct Democracy Divine Right Theocracy Monarchy Citizen Participation Mandate of Heaven Republic