Types of Government Flashcard

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What is a government?

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A system of laws and regulations.

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What are the key components of a government?

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Having a leader and a military.

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What is an autocracy?

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A government where all power is controlled by one person.

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What is the difference between an absolute monarch and a dictator?

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An absolute monarch's child becomes the next leader, while a dictator can be voted out.

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What is a democracy?

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A system of government where most citizens can vote

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What are the two main types of democracies?

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Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy

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What type of democracy is the United States?

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Representative Democracy

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What is an oligarchy?

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A small group of people with supreme power.

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What is the difference between an aristocracy and a theocracy?

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An aristocracy is ruled by people who claim to be better, while a theocracy is ruled by religious leaders.

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Why is it important to learn about civics?

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To be an informed citizen