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
2
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democracy
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in a democracy, citizens hold the political power
3
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constitutional monarchy
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often they are also subject to the country’s constitution
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
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
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
8
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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
9
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anarchy
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nobody is in control
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.
