Greek Geography and Government Flashcards
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Monarchy
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A government ruled by a king or queen
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peninsula
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A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.
2
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Oligarchy
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A government ruled by a few powerful people
3
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Democracy
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A government in which power is held by the people, who exercise power directly or through elected representatives
4
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assembly
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a group of citizens, in an ancient Greek democracy, with the power to pass laws
5
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aristocrat
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A member of the wealthy, land owning class
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Tyranny
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A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
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citizen
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A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community
