Types of Government

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What is the key concept behind the Social Contract?

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You surrender certain rights in order for the government to provide you with protection and order.

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To be recognized as a State, what are ALL of the essential characteristics? Territory, Sovereignty, Population, Government, All of these

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Territory, Sovereignty, Population, Government

Front

Which term is the area in which a state's rule applies?

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Territory

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The right of a country to self-rule or control its own destiny.

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Sovereignty

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System of government in which power rests with the people.

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Democracy

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A system of government, often fascist, with just one person ruling with complete and absolute power and all other political parties are banned.

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Dictatorship

Front

Form of autocracy: under this type of government, citizens often have no rights.

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Dictatorship

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Government that recognizes a God/divine being as the authority. Can exist with other governments.

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Theocracy

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Form of government led by a King and/or Queen.

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Monarchy

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In this situation, there is no form of government, and no one is in charge.

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Anarchy