government systems Flashcards

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government

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

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democracy

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in a democracy, citizens hold the political power

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3
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constitutional monarchy

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often they are also subject to the country’s constitution

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4
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dictatorship

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a dictatorship is a form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens lives

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5
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republic

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6
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oligarchy

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a small group of people has all the power

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7
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theocracy

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a theocracy is a government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority

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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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totalitarian

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9
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anarchy

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nobody is in control

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10
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monarchy

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a king or queen rules the country/monarchs usually come to power through their family line.

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