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13 Cards in this Set
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Democracy |
a government in which citizens hold the power to rule.
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Republic (representative democracy)
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a representative democracy in which citizens choose their lawmakers. Ruled by the people
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Direct Democracy
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All citizens meet to discuss & vote on all items. Ruled by the people.
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Constitutional Monarchy
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A monarchy in which the power of the hereditary ruler is limited by the country’s constitution and laws.
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Autocracy
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Ruled by one person
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Absolute Monarchy
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Has a Hereditary ruler. (King or Queen who inherits/born into the position)
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Authoritarian Government
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Ruler(s)inherit their position or take power by force
Examples: Absolute monarchy, Dictatorship,Totalitarianism |
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Oligarchy
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a form of government in which a small group of people hold power
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Examples of an authoritarian government |
Examples: Absolute monarchy, Dictatorship, Totalitarianism
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Anarchy
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the lack of government. No one is in charge. |
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Theocracy
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a government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority. Religious laws are used to settle disputes. |
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Communism
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The government owns and controls everything. Citizens have no power or choice. |
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Socialism
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The government owns several basic industriesand provides many services at no cost.
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