Dictatorships - Political Systems Flashcards
1
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Define Democracy
A
A system of government where every person gets to choose their leader by voting.
2
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What does dictatorship mean?
A
System of government led by one person or a small group. There are no elections, and usually less freedoms.
3
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Define Capitalism
A
An economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.
4
Q
What is communism?
A
System of government where workers and ‘the people’ run the country. In practice they are often similar to dictatorship.
5
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Define Fascism
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A system of government led by one person who puts its own nations interests before anything else.
6
Q
How is a democracy run?
A
Capitalism
7
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How is a dictatorship run?
A
Communist and Fascist
