Types of Government Flashcard

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an individual or a group holds complete political power

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dictatorship

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a royal family headed by a king or queen who holds political power and may or may not share political power with citizen bodies

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monarchy

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a type of government in which citizens hold political power either directly or through elected representatives.

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democracy

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rule by the people

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democracy

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A country that is not yet established, there are instances of corruption, voting fraud and government mismanagement

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transitional government

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"in limbo"

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transitional government

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government plays a heavy role in running the nation

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socialism

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high taxes but "free" services

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socialism

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a system in which the government holds nearly all the political power and the means of production

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communism

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occurs when a country is led by a top official (like a general) in the army

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military dictatorship