Forms of Government and Political Concepts

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Direct Democracy

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People decide on policies directly

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Indirect (Representative) Democracy

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Representatives elected by the public

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Absolute Monarchy

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King, dictator, or monarch with ultimate authority

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Constitutional Monarchy

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King or queen with power limited by constitution

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Theocracy

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Government ruled by deity or deities

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Oligarchy

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Small group exercises control, often corrupt

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Autocracy/Dictatorship

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Absolute power held by the ruler

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Rule of Law

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Government based on clear, fairly enforced laws

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Republicanism

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Elected leaders work in the interest of the people

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Limited Government

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Government powers restricted by constitution