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Absolute Monarchy

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A form of government where a king or queen has unlimited power and controls all aspects of society, often claiming their authority comes directly from God.

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Anarchy

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A situation where there is no government or laws, leading to a lack of order and structure.

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Autocracy

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A government system where one person has total control over all decisions, often without input from others.

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Capitalism

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An economic system where businesses and resources are privately owned, and people make decisions based on supply, demand, and profit.

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Democracy

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A system of government where power comes from the people, who vote to make decisions or choose leaders to represent them.

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Dictatorship

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A government ruled by one leader who has complete power, often gained and kept through force.

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Direct Democracy

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A form of democracy where citizens vote on all decisions directly, rather than electing representatives to make decisions for them.

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Economic Systems

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The way a society organizes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services (examples include capitalism, socialism, and communism).

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Government

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The organization or system that creates and enforces laws, manages resources, and maintains order in a society.

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John Locke

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A philosopher who believed in natural rights like life, liberty, and property, and argued that governments should protect these rights or be replaced.