Types of Government Vocab

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Authority

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The power to give orders or make decisions.

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Legitimacy

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Being seen as fair, right, or legal.

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Equality

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Everyone being treated the same, especially in rights or opportunities.

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Representation

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Speaking or acting for someone else.

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Democracy

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A government where people have the power to make decisions, often by voting.

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Conflict

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A serious disagreement or argument.

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Constitution

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A set of rules for how a country is run.

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Direct Democracy

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A government where people vote on everything themselves.

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Representative Democracy

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A government where people choose leaders to make decisions for them.

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Republic

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A government without a king or queen, led by elected leaders.