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12 Cards in this Set
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Unitary |
All the power resides with the central government. |
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Confederation |
The power resides with the smaller political units. A loose alliance of powers. |
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Federal |
The power is divided between the central government and the smaller political powers.` |
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Autocracy |
One leader, like a dictator, has complete power. |
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Oligarchy |
The power resides with a small group of people that have wealth or power. |
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Democracy |
The people hold all the power. |
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Parliamentary Democracy |
Legislature (parliament) controls all power. Headed by a prime minister that is chosen by the legislature. |
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Presidential Democracy |
The executive and legislative branches are separate. Headed by a president. |
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Republic |
A government led by representatives. |
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Autocracy |
A single, self-appointed ruler holdsall political power |
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Theocracy |
A government run by a group of religious leaders |
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Monarchy |
Rulers inherit their title; they may be called kings, queens, emperors and empresses (they sometimes hold power in a country, but may also only be ceremonial leaders) |
