Foundations of Government 20 Original

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In this type of government power is concentrated in a strong, central government.

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unitary

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In this type of government, power is shared between a central government and regional governments.

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federal

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In this type of government, the central government is weak and power is concentrated in regional governments.

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confederal

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In this form of government, citizens have lots of power and actively participate in government.

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democracy

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In this form of government, people have little voice in government. The leader has all of the power.

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autocracy

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This form of government concentrates power in the hands of a few leaders. Citizens have little power.

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oligarchy

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In this system of democratic government, the executive and legislative branches are completely separate.

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presidential

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In this system of democratic government, the executive and legislative branch are both controlled by the majority party.

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parliamentary

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In this form of government, citizens vote directly on laws.

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direct democracy

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Which 4 are the foundational characteristics of government? Power, Authority, Legitimacy, Sovereignty, Confederation, Oligarchy, Democracy, Communism, Leaders, Judges, Lawmakers, Citizens

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Power, Authority, Legitimacy, Sovereignty