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8 Cards in this Set
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citizens hold political power through elected officials
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majority rules
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representatives make and enforce the laws
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people can change the laws or the representatives through elections
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a constitution sets rules for elections, defines the rights of citizens, and limits the powers of the government
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a single, powerful leader has total control
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leader rules by force
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people are not free
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citizens have few rights and no say in their government
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rule is by a small group of people
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leaders hold power due to wealth or privilege
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a group of religious leaders may hold power
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ruling group controls the military
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Rule is by a queen or king who inherits the throne
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king or queen may share power through a constitution.
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a constitution may limit the royal family's power such that they serve only as a symbol for their country
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