Types of Government

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When leaders don't have to follow the law we call it a __________________ form of government.

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Unlimited

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When leaders DO have to follow the law we call it a __________________ form of government.

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Limited

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In this form of government there are no leaders or laws. It is every man for themselves.

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Anarchy

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Monarchs (kings and queens) are LIMITED and work with elected representatives in this form of government.

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Constitutional Monarchy

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What type of leadership is characterized by one leader with unlimited power who controls the military and takes care of dissenters, and is not born into the role? Options: Anarchy, Constitutional Monarchy, Military Dictatorship, Representative Democracy

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Military Dictatorship

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The people vote for representatives to run the government for them. Elected representatives try to behave because they want to get RE-ELECTED!

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Representative Democracy

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Every citizen votes on every issue. The meetings are long and people don't always care about what is going on.

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Direct Democracy

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Monarchs (kings and queens) have UNLIMITED power and can do whatever they want. What is this type of monarchy?

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Absolute Monarchy

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A group of people choose themselves as the leaders. They usually think they are better than everyone else, and often control things through wealth (money).

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Oligarchy

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When a culture's religious leaders control the government, and the government is strongly connected to a religious belief system.

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Theocracy