Goverment Flashcards

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one political party has all the power and people are forced to do what the government tells them

A

totalitarion

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2
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the governing body of a nation, state, or community.

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Government

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3
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a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections

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democracy

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4
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In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.

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constitutional monarchy

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5
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form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens lives

A

dictatorship

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6
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citizens elect leaders to represent their rights

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Reperesentitave democracy

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7
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a small group of people who has all power

A

oligarchy

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8
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a government that recognizes a god as ultimate authority

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theocracy

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9
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nobody is in control

A

Anarchy

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10
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a king or queen rules the country

A

monarchy

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