Government Flashcards

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Autocracy

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One person is in power.
{example: Monarchy and Dictatorship}

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Totalitarian

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One political party is in power,and people are forced to do what the government tells them.

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Monarchy

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A king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line.

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Dictatorship

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There is no sharing power with other authorities.

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5
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Democracy

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The power is given to the people.

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Oligarchy

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A small group of people is in charge.

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Direct Democracy

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This is when every citizen is given an equal vote in government and, together,make all of the important decisions.

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8
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Constitutional republic

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A type of indirect democracy found in the USA.

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Representative democracy,Indirect democracy

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Where the citizens elect {vote for or choose} lawmakers to represent their interest in the government.

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10
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Absolute Monarchy

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Monarch holds total control over the country.

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11
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Theocracy

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Is a government run by religious doctrine.

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12
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Anarchy

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In anarchy, no one is in charge.

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