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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?

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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?

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no one

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What is a Totalitarian Government?

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A government where only one party dictator regulates every aspect of society.

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Etymology of Totalitarian

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Italian - totalitario - complete, absolute

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Who is in charge in a Totalitarian Government?

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dictorial party

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How does someone gain authority in a Totalitarian Government?

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force or threat of force.

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What is a Democracy?

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a system of government which lets the people have the power.

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Etymology of Democracy

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Greek - democ - common people

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Who is in charge in a Democracy?

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the people

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How does someone gain authority in a Democracy?

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the people elect a representative

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What is a Direct Democracy?

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a democracy where everyone individually votes about everything.

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What is a Representative Democracy?

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people elect representatives to make the country’s desicions.

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Who is in charge in a Direct Democracy?

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the people

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Who is in charge in a Representative Democracy?

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the people

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How is authority determined in a Representative Democracy?

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voting

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How is authority determined in a Direct Democracy?

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voting

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What is a republic democracy?

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a democracy led by representatives

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Etymology of Republic

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Latin - republic - public thing

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Who is in charge in a republic democracy?

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representatives

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How is authority determined in a republic democracy?

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voting appointment

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What is a federal Democracy?

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Division of powers - federal, state, local

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Who is in charge of a Federation?

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Federal <- State <- Local

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How is authority determined in a Federation?

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Voting/Appointment

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What is a Theocracy?

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A government ruled by religious leaders or a religious text.

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Etymology of Theocracy

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Greek - theokritea - interpretation of religion.

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leaders of theocracy

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religious interpretators or religious text

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How is authority determined in a theocracy?

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interpretation of the text

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What is a fascism?

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any centralized government system. non-communistic - policies glorify the state over individual human rights.

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Who leads a fascist government?

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Just some political leader

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How is authority determined in a fascism.`

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intimidation, threat of force

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What is an Economy?

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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

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freedom to buy, sell goods and services. Government takes a LAISSEZ–FAIRE approach

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Who controls a capitalistic economy?

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the market and its powerful businesses.

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Term associated with Capitalism
Term associated with Communism
Term associated with Socialism

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Cap: Free Economy
Com: Command Economy
Soc: Mixed Economy

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Communism

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The government dicates hwo the economy is run. But provides and eduacation and healthcare.

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Who controls a Communistic economy?

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the government or community

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Laissez-Faire

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Policy allowing businesses to operate with little to no government interference.

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Etymology of Laissez-Faire

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French - Laissez-Faire - allowing to act or let it be

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Socialism

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Government owns the larger industries, provides healthcare, education, and welfare.

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Who controls a Socialistic economy?

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Government and Society

CP World History - Pohlman (6 decks)

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