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Anarchy |
chaos; no organized government, replaced by another type of gov. usually dictatorship. |
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Theocracy |
controlled by religious leaders. Advantages - keep the country's traditions - people look up to leaders Disadvantages - lead by religious theory - can lead to discrimination ie= Vatican City, Saudi Arabia, Jordan |
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Monarchy |
controlled by the kingdom of Kings & Queens. Crown is passed down the Royal Family. Advantages - traditions carry on - stable, long line of heirs Disadvantages - people don't get to vote - kingdom doesn't represent society ie.= early England, UAE, Jordan |
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Dictatorship |
only one person is in power; is supported by the military. Advantages - strong leadership - quick decisions, no debate Disadvantages - life is in the hands of one individual - if a mistake is made there's no recourse. ie.= North Korea, Adolf Hitler |
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Fascism |
rigid one party dictatorship type of government, controls all property & aspects of life. Advantages - unites nation - keeps political opponents quiet Disadvantages - no alternative view accepted - brutal violence & repression ie. = North Korea, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini (italy) |
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Democracy |
officials are elected to make decisions on peoples behalf, individuality & freedom of expression are valued. Advantages - people choose their leader - can re- elect new leaders Disadvantages - minority loses out - have to wait util end of term to elect new leader ie.= Columbia, Canada, |
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Constitutional Monarchy |
parliament & monarch rule together under the law. Advantages - gov. has limited power, made sure they don't misuse it - peoples concerns are addressed Disadvantages - decision making process slow (vastly negotiate) - minority loses out ie.= Canada, Spain, England |
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Communism |
government owns all property & land. In theory everyone is "equal". Advantages - everyone is seen as equal - loyalty brings people together Disadvantages - ruler takes on dictator role - decisions not supported by people ie.= Cuba, China |
