Political Systems Flashcards

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anarchy

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No government

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autocracy

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One person in charge

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monarch

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A king, queen, emperor, or empress

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monarchy

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A king or queen is in charge

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absolute monarchy

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A king or queen has absolute power

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constitutional monarchy

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A king or queen has limited power and shares power

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dictatorship

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One person is in charge (not a king or queen) and rules by force

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totalitarianism

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The government controls everything (public and private)

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oligarchy

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A few people are in charge

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theocracy

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Religious leaders are in charge