Types of Government and Credibility

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Autocracy

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A government in which one person has all the power.

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Monarchy

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A king or queen rules the country.

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Dictatorship

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One leader has absolute control over the citizens' lives.

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Democracy

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Citizens hold the political power.

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Representative Democracy

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Citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government.

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Direct Democracy

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Citizens are directly involved in the day-to-day work of governing the country.

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Oligarchy

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A small group of people has all the power.

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Theocracy

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A government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.

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Anarchy

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No one is in control

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What type of government does the United States have?

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Democratic Republic