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a government system in which the central government holds nearly all of the power.
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Confederation
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a government system in which the local governments hold all of the power.
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Federal
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a government system in which power is shared among different levels of government.
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Autocratic
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a government in which the ruler has absolute power to do whatever he wishes.
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Oligarchy
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means “government by the few” / a small powerful group makes all of the major decisions.
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Democratic
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a government system in which the people play a greater role in deciding who the rulers are and what decisions are made.
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Parliamentary
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a form of democratic government where the people vote for those who represent the political party they feel best represents their views.
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Presidential
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a democratic form of government in which the president is chosen in a separate election from the legislature.
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