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14 Cards in this Set
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DEMOCRACY
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a government in which the citizens hold the power to rule
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REPUBLICS
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- rule by the consent of the people
- other people represent you |
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DIRECT DEMOCRACY
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-a form of government where each citizen has an actual say in the affairs of government
Example: town meeting |
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REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
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a form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them
Example: Student Council |
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MONARCHY
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form of government led by a king or queen
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ABSOLUTE MONARCHY
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King/Queen has all the power
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LIMITED MONARCHY
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King/Queen shares the power with the people
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COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT
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type of government where the government owns & controls all aspects of life for its citizens
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SOCIALIST GOVERNMENT
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type of government where individuals & government share ownership in major businesses & government takes a greater role in citizens lives
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AUTHORITARIAN GOVERNMENT
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a government in which one leader or small group of people hold absolute power
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DICTATORSHIP GOVERNMENT
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type of government that is usually controlled by one person who allows very little freedom or opposition
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TOLTARIAN GOVERNMENT
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form of government where little freedom or opposition is allowed
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THEOCRACY
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type of government that is ruled by religious leaders
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OLIGARCHY
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government that is ruled by a small group of people
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