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Types of Gov Flashcards

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Aristocracy

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form of oligarchy in which the nobility has power and control

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Monarchy/Totalitarian/Fascist/Autocratic Govs

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governments in which a single person or small group has ultimate control, and the rights and freedoms of citizens are limited

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Representative Democracy

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citizens vote to elect representatives to act on their behalf

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Oligarchy

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government ruled by few

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Direct Democracy

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government in which all eligible citizens can vote on every issue

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Autocracy

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government ruled by 1

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