Forms of Government Vocab

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A government where power is in the hands of the people, not elected reps.

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Direct Democracy

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Form of government led by a king or queen, ruling for life with varying power.

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Monarchy

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Form of government where a small, often wealthy group holds total power.

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Oligarchy

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A government where the state plays a major role in the economy, allows private ownership, and may have elected leaders.

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Socialism

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A government where 1 person has unlimited power

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Autocracy

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A system of government where power is held by the people.

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Democracy

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A form of autocracy where a leader gains control, often violently, and rules completely.

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Dictatorship

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A system of government where people elect representatives to create laws, also known as a republic.

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representative democracy

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Leaders took religious views and ideals for government. God is the ultimate authority.

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Theocracy

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Government structure

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Form of Government