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Democracy
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ruled by the people. the power is held by the people using a free electoral system.
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Government
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ruling power in a political society. has authority to make laws, resolve disputes. responsible for providing order and stability to a nation, state, or country.
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Monarchy
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system ruled by king or queen. power is ruled down through the ruling family.
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Totalitarian
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the nation is ruled by one political party. people are forced to do what the government tells them to do.
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Theocracy
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form of government controlled by people who base the nation's laws on religious ideas.
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Aristocracy
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is ruled by the aristocrats who are usually educated wealthy people. an aristocracy can be ruled by any collection of aristocrats.
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Dictatorship
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a system under a single unelected leader uses force or coercion to keep control. the army is in control of the nation. little attention is paid to individuals, personal freedoms, or public opinion.
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