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Absolute monarchy |
a form of government where the monarch rules unhindered;without any laws or legally organized opposition. |
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Anarchy
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a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority.
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Authoritarian
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a form of government in which state authority is imposed onto many aspects of citizens' lives.
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Communist
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a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single party holds power by elimination of private ownership. |
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Constitutional democracy
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a form of government in which the sovereign power of the people is spelled out in a governing constitution.
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Constitutional monarchy
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a system of government in which a monarch is guided by a constitution and written laws. |
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Democracy |
a form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people. |
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Democratic republic
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a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote for representatives responsible to them. |
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Dictatorship
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a form of government in which a ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws).
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Monarchy
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a government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch such as a king or queen or prince - with constitutionally limited authority. |
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Oligarchy
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a government in which control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. |
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Parliamentary democracy
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a political system in which the legislature (parliament) selects the government - a prime minister or premier or chancellor along with the cabinet ministers-according to party strength as expressed in elections.
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Parliamentary monarchy
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a state headed by a monarch who is not actively involved in policy formation or implementation. He/she rules in a ceremonial capacity. |
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Theocracy
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a form of government in which a Deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler and government is subject to religious authority. |
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Totalitarian
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a government that controls not only all political and economic matters but also the attitudes and values and beliefs of its population. |
