Social Studies (US Civic and Government)

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Democracy

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Citizens exercise power on their own behalf.

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Oligarchy

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Power held by a small group

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Dictatorship

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A single person exercises power.

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Monarchy

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Power held by a king, queen, or royal family.

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Constitutional Monarchy

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Ruler's powers are limited by laws.

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Theocracy

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Priests rule in the name of God.

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What are the two types of democracy?

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1. 1. Direct Democracy

2. 2. Representative Democracy

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Federalism

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Power divided between national and regional governments.

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What is direct democracy?

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All citizens participate in making laws and in the government.

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What's representative democracy?

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Citizens elect representatives to carry out the functions of government.