Types of Government and Rule

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democracy

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“rule by” the people

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aristocracy

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“rule by” the highest rank or title

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timocracy

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“rule by” people who own property, or military leaders

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plutocracy

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“rule by” the wealthy

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bureaucracy

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“rule by” administrative officials

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technocracy

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“rule by” those with technical know-how

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autocracy

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“rule by” a single, all-powerful person

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thalassocracy

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“rule by” a naval power

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kakistrocracy

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a “rule by” an person of low quality

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metitocracy

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a system where people are rewarded based on their abilities and achievements