Government Types and Terms

Question 1

a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from failure of government)

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Anarchy

Question 2

form of government in which people have supreme power

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Democracy

Question 3

form of government in which a ruler holds power by force

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Dictatorship

Question 4

ruling family

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Dynasty

Question 5

dictatorship with strong feelings of nationalism and strong control over the economy

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Fascism

Question 6

one person inherits all political power (King or Queen)

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Monarchy

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form of government in which the people choose leaders who represent them. (Leaders make decisions beneficial for the people)

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Republic

Question 8

Nation ruled by religious leaders

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Theocracy

Question 9

Nation in which the government controls every aspect of citizens lives

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Totalitarian State

Question 10

country controlling another for power and economic gain

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Imperialism

Question 11

document that sets up and lays out the rules for a government

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constitution

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extreme love of a country (ex: waving flags)

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nationalism

Question 13

the sudden, violent overthrow of a government

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Coup Detat. pronounced ˌko͞o dāˈtä/