Forms of Government

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What is democracy?

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A government led by the majority, leaders are selected by elections

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What are the two examples of representative democracies?

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Presidential, Parliamentary

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What is autocracy?

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A government where power is held by one person or a small group

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What is a parliamentary democracy?

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A system where voters elect representatives who then select the executive leader.

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What is the legislative branch?

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The part of the government that makes laws.

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What is the executive branch?

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The part of the government that enforces laws, does diplomacy and foreign policy, and leads the military.

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How is the leader chosen in a parliamentary democracy?

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From the elected representatives.

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What is a presidential democracy?

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A system where voters elect representatives and the leader directly and separately.

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What type of government does Saudi Arabia have?

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An autocratic monarchy.

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Who rules Saudi Arabia?

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A King from the family of Saud.