government Flashcards

1
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one political party has all the power and people are forced to do what the government tells them.

A

totalitarian

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2
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the organization inside a state that controls the actions and policies of the state

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government

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3
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citizens hold the political power

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democracy

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4
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monarchs usually share power with other parts of the government. often they are also subject to the country’s Constitution.

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Constitutionnal monarchy

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

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dictatorship

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6
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system in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

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republic

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7
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a small group of people has all the power

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oligarchy

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8
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a government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.

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theocracy

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9
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political and economic theory in which all property is publicly owned.

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communism

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10
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a king or queen rules the country.

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monarchy

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