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What is a sovereign consisting of an independent city and its surroundings?
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city-state
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A government where the ruler is one person (usually a man) and inherites the power is a ____________.
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monarchy
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What is a government that is ruled by several people sharing the power and responsibilities together?
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oligarchy
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A harsh or unjust government where the ruler is a dictater has absolute power is ____________.
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tyranny
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What is government through elected representatives?
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democracy
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A person who advises the ruler and is a member of the most powerfull ruling class is an ____________.
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aristocrat
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What is another word for an inhabitent or member of a state, city, or country?
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citizen
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A group of people who are gathered together for a common purpose are known as an ____________.
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assembly
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