Types of government

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A government where one person (or couple or family) is in charge and power is passed from one family member to another upon the ruler's death

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monarchy

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A government where citizens vote directly for their interest in all major matters, and majority rules.

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direct democracy

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A government where citizens elect leaders who will vote on their behalf

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representative democracy

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A monarchy in which the ruler has total authority to make all decisions

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absolute monarchy

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A monarchy in which the ruler's power is restricted by rights that are guaranteed to the people

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constitutional monarchy

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a system of government in which government is based on a set of religious beliefs

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theocracy

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The people have the power. Options: Unitary, Autocracy, Democracy, Oligarchy

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Democracy

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Rule by a single leader who was not elected and may use force.

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Dictatorship

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What form of Democracy does America follow?

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Representative

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A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have?

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a dictatorship