Types of Government

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In order to have a government, there must be a source of power.

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True

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Self-appointed single person/group rules controlling all aspects of public life (example: freedom of speech) often through military force, intimidation

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Dictatorship

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Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.), inherits power.  Rules by divine right- given power to rule by God. Options: Theocracy, Democracy, Republic, Monarchy

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Monarchy

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Government which controls every aspect of public and private life. Options: Republic, Totalitarian, Theocracy, Democracy

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Totalitarian

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What is a type of government in which all eligible members are able to vote on key issues and/or for elected representatives?

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Democracy

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What type of government is characterized by the rule of a small number of elite people?

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Oligarchy

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What type of government is ruled by one person, usually the child of the previous ruler?

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Monarchy

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What term describes the absence of any government?

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Anarchy

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What do an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?

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A single individual or small group exercises control over government

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The citizens in the U.S. choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government does the U.S. have? Options: Direct Democracy, United Democracy, Republic Democracy, Representative Democracy

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Representative Democracy