Types of Government

Front

Central/National Government has ALL the power.

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Unitary

Front

States have ALL the power.

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Confederal

Front

Power is divided between National and State Government. However, Central Government is SUPERIOR.

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Federal

Front

Ruled by FEW. (A small elite group).

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Oligarchy

Front

Ruled by a King or Queen through inheritance.

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Monarchy

Front

God created that person to be the ruler. Questioning them would be considered a sin against God.

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Theocracy

Front

Citizens vote on decisions/Citizens rule.

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Democracy

Front

Town meeting where citizens make decisions and call people out.

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Direct Democracy

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Citizens elect representatives to act (vote) for them.

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Representative Democracy

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Usually one person rules. Many restrictions on citizens rights.

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Autocracy/Dictatorship