Forms of Government Flashcards

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Autocracy

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one person has all the power

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Monarchy

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a king/queen has power, this power is passed hereditary

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Dictatorship

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One person has all control and power of citizens

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4
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Democracy

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Citizens hold poltical power

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5
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Representative Democracy

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Citizens elect representatives to represent them, like in voting

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Direct Democracy

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Citizens are involved with the day-to-day governing of the nation

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7
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Constitutional Democracy

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limits power of office holders

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Republic

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power is given to the people, elect a president, representative democracy

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Oligarchy

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ruled by a small group of people

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Aristocracy

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ruled by wealthy, upper class, business men, land owners, generals

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11
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Theocracy

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God is authority and overall power (could also be any other gov)

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Anarchy

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no one is in control, or everyone is

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13
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Constitutional Monarchy

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king/queen has no power, they’re just ceremonial, power is given to the elected body.

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14
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Absolute Monarchy

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king/queen has full control, form of dictatorship

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15
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Socialism

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government protects citizens from businesses

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16
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communism

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political, social, and economic production controlled all citizens/public