Types of Government

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Government with a single leader, usually unelected, who uses force to retain control.

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dictatorship

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Type of government ruled by a king or queen with unrestricted political power.

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absolute monarchy

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Type of government with absolute power over the people, usually with only one political party.

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totalitarian

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Type of government where the people rule directly by voting; political power comes from the people.

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democracy

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Type of government ruled by a king or queen who are restrained by a constitution which protects the rights of their subjects.

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limited monarchy

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Type of government ruled by a small group of individuals, sometimes with one person who seems to be the main leader.

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oligarchy

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Qualities of ELITE members of a society: better educated, confident of superiority, wealthier, dedicated to equal rights for all?

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dedicated to equal rights for all citizens in their society, regardless of wealth or social status

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Type of government where citizens elect officials to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf.

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republic

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Term that describes a situation where there is no government; characterized by chaos and disorder.

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anarchy

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Which of the following countries has a totalitarian government? United States of America, North Korea, South Korea, Canada

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North Korea