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10 Cards in this Set
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All the people participate directly in the government. Ex: Ancient Athens |
Democracy |
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One person or party has all the power of the government. |
Dictatorship |
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A union in which the central government has more power than the states. |
Federation |
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Citizens elect representatives to rule on their behalf. Ex: United States |
Republic |
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Power is in the hands of a hereditary ruling class or nobility. Ex: Saudi Arabia |
Aristocracy |
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A union in which the individual states retain more power than the central government. |
Confederation |
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One person rules, and the power to rule is inherited. |
Monarchy |
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Religious leaders control the government, relying on religious law and consultation with religious scholars. Ex: Iran |
Theocracy |
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The government controls every aspect of public life and private life, and all opposition is suppressed. Ex: Soviet Union under Stalin |
Totalitarianism |
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A few persons or a small group rule. Ex: Ancient Greek city-states |
Oligarchy |
