Forms of Government Flocabulary

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What is a government?

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a person or group of people that control a country

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When is a revolution most likely to occur?

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when people are disillusioned with the government

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A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have?

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a monarch

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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

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Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have?

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an oligarchy

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Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have?

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a theocracy

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People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called?

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anarchy

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Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?

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She personally votes on every issue and law.

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Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?

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He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.

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What type of government do we have in the U.S.?

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Representative Democracy