World Governments

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A government ruled by a king or queen who inherited power

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Monarchy

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A small ruling minority group that holds great power

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Oligarchy

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A country that is governed by an elected leader

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Republic

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A government in which people elect their leaders

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Democracy

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A government in which a leader rules by force

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Dictatorship

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A government that has strong control over the economy and society

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Communist State

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A belief that government and laws are not necessary

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Anarchism

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Requiring people to obey rules or laws; not allowing personal freedom

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Authoritarianism

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A government ruled by a dictator that controls the lives of people and does not allow the people to disagree with the government

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Fascism

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A government in which power is in the hands of the highest social class or nobility

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Aristocracy