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13 Cards in this Set
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Unitary System
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gives all key powers to the national or central government.
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Federal System
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divides the powers of government between the national government and state or provincial government.
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Autocracy
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are the oldest and one of the most common forms of government.
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Monarcy
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another form of autocratic government. A king or queen exercises the supreme power of government.
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Oligarchy
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any system of government in which a small group hold power.
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Democracy
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any system of government in which the leaders rule with the consent of the citizens.
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Traditional Economy
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habit and custom determine the rulers for all economic activity.
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Market Economy
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individuals and private groups make decisions about what to produce.
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Mixed Economy
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one in which the government supports and regulates free enterprise through decisions that affect the marketplace.
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Command Economy
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the government owns or directs the means of production - land, labor, capital, and business.
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Natural Resources
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Elements from the Earth that are not made by people but can be used for food, fuel, or other necessities.
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Industrialization
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the spread of industry, help influence a country's level of development.
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Developed Countries
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countries having much technology and manufacturing, such as the United States.
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