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What is a Government?

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the governing body of a nation, state, or community.

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Etymology of Government

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Latin - gubernare - to direct or rule

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What is an Autocracy?

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a system of government by one person with absolute power.

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Etymology of Autocracy

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Greek - autokrateia - ruling by oneself

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Who’s in charge of an Autocracy?

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one person (king, queen, czar, sultan, etc.) - autocrat

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How does someone gain authority in an autocracy?

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by any means necessary (force, weath, birthright, etc.).

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What is a Dictatorship?

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a system of government where a ruler possesses total power over a country, typically a country obtained by force.

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Etymology of Dictatorship

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Latin - dictator; dictate = - a sense of command

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Who is in charge in a dictatorship?

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one person - dictator - often with support of a military, education and media is controlled by government.

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How does someone gain authority in a dictatorship?

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leader of the one (and only) political party - no elections - dictator has full control.

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What is an Oligarchy?

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a system of government a small group of wealthy or socially prominent citizens control the government.

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Etymology of Oligarchy

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Greek - oligos - little, few

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Who is in charge in an Oligarchy?

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A small group of people who claim to be powerful based on family ties, wealth, ifluence, social rank, or abilities.

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How does someone gain authority in an Oligarchy?

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By social influence/power.

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What is a Monarchy?

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a system of government in which a King or Queen exercises central power.

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Etymology of Monarchy

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Greek - mono - one
Greek - archon - ruler

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How is authority determined in a Monarchy?

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Bloodline
Family Ties
Birthright

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Who is in charge in a Monarchy?

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a King or a Queen
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What is a Parliamentary Monarchy?

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a Monarchy led by representitives of the people.

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Who is in charge of a Parliamentary Monarchy?

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Prime miniseter - who is elected by representatives - who are eleced by the people.

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How does someone gain authority in a Parliamentary Monarchy?

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members in the majority of a political party will vote.

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What is a Constitutional Monarchy?

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a monarchy that limits the power of the monarch through a constitution.

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Who is in charge of a Constitutional Monarchy?

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King/Queen AND Constitution

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How does someone gain authority in an Constitutional Monarchy?

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Bloodline

+ the writers of the constitution

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What is an Anarchy?
A state of disorder and lack of government control - absence or lack of recognition of authority.
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Who is in charge in an anarchy?
no one
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What is a Totalitarian Government?
A government where only one party dictator regulates every aspect of society.
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Etymology of Totalitarian
Italian - totalitario - complete, absolute
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Who is in charge in a Totalitarian Government?
dictorial party
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How does someone gain authority in a Totalitarian Government?
force or threat of force.
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What is a Democracy?
a system of government which lets the people have the power.
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Etymology of Democracy
Greek - democ - common people
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Who is in charge in a Democracy?
the people
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How does someone gain authority in a Democracy?
the people elect a representative
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What is a Direct Democracy?
a democracy where everyone individually votes about everything.
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What is a Representative Democracy?
people elect representatives to make the country's desicions.
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Who is in charge in a Direct Democracy?
the people
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Who is in charge in a Representative Democracy?
the people
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How is authority determined in a Representative Democracy?
voting
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How is authority determined in a Direct Democracy?
voting
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What is a republic democracy?
a democracy led by representatives
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Etymology of Republic
Latin - republic - public thing
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Who is in charge in a republic democracy?
representatives
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How is authority determined in a republic democracy?
voting appointment
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What is a federal Democracy?
Division of powers - federal, state, local
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Who is in charge of a Federation?
Federal <- State <- Local
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How is authority determined in a Federation?
Voting/Appointment
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What is a Theocracy?
A government ruled by religious leaders or a religious text.
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Etymology of Theocracy
Greek - theokritea - interpretation of religion.
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leaders of theocracy
religious interpretators or religious text
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How is authority determined in a theocracy?
interpretation of the text
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What is a fascism?
any centralized government system. non-communistic - policies glorify the state over individual human rights.
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Who leads a fascist government?
Just some political leader
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How is authority determined in a fascism.`
intimidation, threat of force
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What is an Economy?
A system that provides goods and services that can be sold. NOT A GOVERNMENT, but closely associated to certain types of governments.
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Capitalism
freedom to buy, sell goods and services. Government takes a LAISSEZ--FAIRE approach
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Who controls a capitalistic economy?
the market and its powerful businesses.
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Term associated with Capitalism Term associated with Communism Term associated with Socialism
Cap: Free Economy Com: Command Economy Soc: Mixed Economy
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Communism
The government dicates hwo the economy is run. But provides and eduacation and healthcare.
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Who controls a Communistic economy?
the government or community
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Laissez-Faire
Policy allowing businesses to operate with little to no government interference.
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Etymology of Laissez-Faire
French - Laissez-Faire - allowing to act or let it be
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Socialism
Government owns the larger industries, provides healthcare, education, and welfare.
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Who controls a Socialistic economy?
Government and Society

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