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10 Cards in this Set
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Monarch |
A single ruler who holds all the power in a country or empire. |
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Monarchy |
A form of goverment in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person. |
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Aristocrat |
A member of the powerful class in Ancient Greek society. |
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Oligarch |
One of several people who rule a country or empire together, sharing power. |
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Oligarchy |
A form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few people. |
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Tyrant |
A person who seizes power illegally. |
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Tyranny |
A form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of someone who has taken the throne by force. |
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Citizen |
A member of a democracy, who has certain rights and responsibilities. |
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Assembly |
A group of citizens in an Ancient Greek democracy with the power to pass laws. |
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Democracy |
A form of government in wich the ruling power is shared by all citizens. |
