Types of Government

Types of Government

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Social Studies

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

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Totalitarian

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

System that is led by representatives of the people who were chosen as a member of a political party - remains in power as long as the political party is in power.

Back

parliamentary

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Comes from the Greek meaning "people rule" and exists where the majority rules

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democracy

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