Government: Autocracy & Democracy

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What are the two MAIN types of government?

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Autocracy & Democracy

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What does democracy mean?

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Ruled by the people

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What does autocracy mean?

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Ruled by one person

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Citizens play little or no role in choosing a government official.

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Autocracy

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Citizens play a key role in choosing a government leader.

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Democracy

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Citizens are allowed to express their opinions freely.

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Democracy

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Citizens rights or freedoms are limited or denied. Options: Democracy, Autocracy

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Autocracy

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What is usually the title of chief executive in a presidential democracy?

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President

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What is often the title of the chief executive in a parliamentary democracy?

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Prime Minister

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How is the leader in a presidential democracy chosen?

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the citizens vote directly for the candidate on the ballot