Types of Government

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anarchy

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no government is in place--there is chaos and lawlessness

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autocracy

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rule by one--the person has all power and makes all decisions

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dictatorship

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rule by one all-powerful leader who took control by force

Example: North Korea

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junta

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a government led by a committee of military leaders

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theocracy

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a government ruled by religious leaders

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oligarchy

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rule by a small group of people

Example: China

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constitutional monarchy

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citizens elect (vote for) representatives and a king/queen is given LIMITED power

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absolute monarchy

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a royal family has all of the power and control

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democracy

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rule of the people; a political system in which the people or their elected representatives rule (govern) themselves

Example: the United States

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direct democracy

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citizens (people) participate in all of the decisions for a country