Types of Government

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What is a democracy?

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A system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.

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What is a monarchy?

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A form of government with a monarch (king or queen) at the head.

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What is a dictatorship?

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A government controlled by one person or a small group, where citizens have little or no participation.

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What is the main characteristic of a democracy?

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Citizens have the right to vote and participate in decision-making.

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In which type of government do citizens have limited rights?

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Dictatorship.

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What is the role of a monarch in a monarchy?

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To serve as the head of state, often with ceremonial duties.

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How do leaders come to power in a dictatorship?

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Leaders often come to power through force or manipulation, not through elections.

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What is an example of a democratic process?

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Elections where citizens vote for their leaders.

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What happens in a monarchy when the king or queen dies?

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The throne usually passes to their heir, often their child.

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What is a key difference between democracy and dictatorship?

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In democracy, citizens have a voice; in dictatorship, they do not.