Forms of Government Vocabulary

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Gov't by a small group

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Oligarchy

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Democratic government with elected representatives

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Republic

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Gov't ruled by king or queen

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Monarchy

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Gov't with absolute authority, not elected

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Dictatorship

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Society without authority or government

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anarchy

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Governing body of a nation, state, or community

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government

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Government based on religious beliefs

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Theocracy

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Ruled by a few, usually corrupt

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Oligarchy

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Government controls everything, no private property or businesses

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Communism

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Gov't ruled by consent of citizens

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democracy