"Cracys" Flashcards

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Capitalism

A

Private business own and control property and supply to their interests. The main goal is to make a profit

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Communism

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All property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their ability. There is no class system and everyone is equal

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3
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Socialism

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Major industries are owned by workers. There is no private property

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4
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Aristocracy

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A small group of elite nobles are in charge

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5
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Autocracy

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One person with absolute power

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6
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Bureaucracy

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Decisions are made by non-elected officials

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7
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Democracy

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Power is vested in the people, who elect lawmakers and officials

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8
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Plutocracy

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Ruled by the wealthy

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9
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Gerontocracy

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ruled by old people

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10
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Stratocracy

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Governed by the military

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11
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Meritocracy

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Power is based on ability or skill

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12
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Kakistocracy

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Ruled by the least competent people possible

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13
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Ochlocracy

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Government by a mob

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14
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Technocracy

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Society is run by technology and scientists

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15
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Kleptocracy

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The ones in power seek personal gain from the ones they govern

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16
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Theocracy

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Religion and priests rule

17
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Ergatocracy

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Ruled by the working class

18
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Ethnocracy

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The state is controlled by majority one ethnic group to further that groups dominance and interest

19
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Mediocracy

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controlled by the mediocre

20
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Oligarchy

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A small groups of people having absolute control