Basic Government Vocab Review

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Type of government where power is held by ONE person.

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Autocracy

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A government type where a small elite group makes decisions, often gaining power through military, wealth, or social status.

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Oligarchy

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Citizens hold power, elect leaders, and run for office.

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Democracy

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A democracy where people elect a legislative body that selects the leader (usually a Prime Minister).

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Parliamentary Democracy

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A democracy where citizens elect both the legislature and the leader.

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Presidential Democracy

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In a parliamentary democracy, this leader is chosen by parliament, not the people.

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Prime Minister

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Elected by citizens to run a country

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President

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A government led by a king or queen.

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Monarchy

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A ruler with absolute power, often gained by force.

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Dictator

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System of government sharing power between central and regional authorities.

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Federal