types of gov Flashcards

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Aristocracy

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Aristocrats are typically wealthy, educated people. Many monarchies have really been ruled by aristocrats.

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Oligarchy

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An oligarchy is a form of government in which only a few wealthy people hold power.
In most oligarchies, the power of the leadership is supported by the wealthy and the military.

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Meritocracy

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A group of leaders or officeholders selected on the basis of individual ability or achievement

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Autocracy:

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Government by a single person having unlimited power; despotism (domination through threat of punishment and violence

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Bureaucracy

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Administration of a government chiefly through bureaus or departments staffed with non-elected officials

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Totalitarian

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This is a country with only one political party.

People are forced to do what the government tells them and may also be prevented from leaving the country.

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