Important Historical Terms
Source from time period Primary Source Something written by person from the time about the time Source from time period
Source from after time period Secondary Source Source written from after the time Source from after time period
One Ruler; Kings/Queens Monarchy One ruler – related to royalty and thought that God chose ruler to rule One Ruler; Kings/Queens
One ruler; Force/totalitarian Dictatorship One ruler who takes power by fighting or violence. Most of time difficult to live with. One ruler; Force/totalitarian
A few people make all decisions and have power Small group in power Oligarchy A few people make all decisions and have power Small group in power
Representative Democracy People choose people to make laws and vote in important matters for them People represented in government
People vote on everything Direct Democracy citizens vote on every matter People vote on everything
Definition Example Pro Cons Primary Source Secondary Source Monarchy Dictatorship Oligarchy Represent Democracy Direct Democracy