Types of Government and Political Concepts

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Oligarchy

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A form of government in which power is held by a small group of people.

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Dictatorship

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A form of government where a single leader has absolute power and authority.

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Absolute Monarchy

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A monarchy that is not limited or restrained by laws or a constitution.

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Representative Democracy

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A type of democracy where elected officials represent a group of people.

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Direct Democracy

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A form of democracy in which people decide on policy initiatives directly.

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Confederacy

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A union of sovereign groups or states united for purposes of common action.

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Federalism

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A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.

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Authoritarian Government

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A government that concentrates political power in an authority not responsible to the people.

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Democratic Government

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A form of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislation.

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Checks and Balances

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A principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power.