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15 Cards in this Set
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A government in which the people rule.
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democracy
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A state or group of people that claims a god as its ruler.
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theocracy
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A government in which a hereditary ruler exercises central power.
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monarchy
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A government in which the power is in the hands of a small wealthy group of people.
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oligarchy
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A government ruled by a privileged class or nobility.
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aristocracy
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A government where a person or a group of people gain power by force.
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tyranny
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A system of government whereby citizens participate in the day to day affairs; for example voting for every bill or law.
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direct democracy
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A ruling family that controls a country.
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dynasty
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A system of government in which officials are chosen by the people.
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republic
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A government in which one person has absolute power or authority.
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dictatorship
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The absence of government, lawlessness and political disorder is called...
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anarchy
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A system of government that includes different job functions and levels of authority.
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bureaucracy
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A government based on system of loyalties and protections.
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feudalism
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A government ruled by a chief or group of leaders that control a community.
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tribal rule
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Which form of government best describes our society?
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representative democracy
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