Order Of Government Flashcards
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Explain oligarchy.
A
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
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What is the order of government?
A
Oligarchy, tyranny, democracy
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Explain democracy.
A
Government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people.
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Explain tyranny.
A
The government or rule of a tyrant or absolute ruler.
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Q
When Athens was defeated by Macedonia, its government was changed to a…..
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Monarchy
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What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?
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In a direct democracy all citizens meet together and make decisions via a vote. In a representative democracy citizens elect leaders who make decisions on their behalf.
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Athenians used what kind of democracy?
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Direct
