governments. Flashcards
1
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democracy.
A
a form of government in which people elect leaders and rule by majority.
2
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dictatorship.
A
a type of government in which single powerful ruler has total control.
3
Q
theocracy.
A
a type of government which recognizes God or a deity as supreme ruler and rulers base laws around religious laws and practices.
4
Q
monarchy.
A
a form of government which is ruled by a king or queen the head of the royal family.
5
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communism.
A
political system in which the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of the country.