Governments Flashcards

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Dictatorship

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Rule by a single leader. Absolute Rule (North Korea)

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Political

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Who runs the government.

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Totalitarian (government)

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Rule by one political party (China)

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Theocracy

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Rule by God(s). Religious person speaks in God(s) behalf. (Iran)

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Monarchy

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Rule by one. Leadership passed down by birth. Usually males first. (England)

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Parliamentary

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Rule by representative people. Chose by political party. Remains in party as long as the party. (Israel)

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Republic

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Rule by representative. Chosen by the people (limited time) (america)

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Anarchy

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No government (Afghanistan during civil war)

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Authority

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Who picks the government

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Revolutionary

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Overthrow of precious government. Can be a small or large group. New group becomes the leaders (america)

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Totalitarian (authority)

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Chosen by one party. No other political parties allowed (North Korea)

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Oligarchy/plutocracy

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Chosen by the elite (Pakistan)

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Democracy

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Chosen by the people (India)

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Economy

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Buy and sell

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Communism

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People are given jobs. All services are provided. People receive little/no money. (Cuba)

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Socialism

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People can own businesses with government concent. The government takes all the money and gives back a small portion. Most services are free. (Canada)