Forms and Systems of Government and Economic Systems Review

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A system of government that one person has absolute power. A single ruler

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Autocracy

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A system of government where a few people hold all the power.

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Oligarchy

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ss7.cg.3.1

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The voters in a community meet together to make decisions and laws. Suited for smaller communities.

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Direct Democracy

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What form of government does Kayla have if she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community’s interests?

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Representative democracy

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What do an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?

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A single individual or small group exercises control over government

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A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have?

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a monarchy

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A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have?

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an autocracy

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Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have?

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an oligarchy

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What kind of government do some nations in the Middle East have if Islam is the state religion and their citizens must practice this religion?

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a theocracy

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Which economic system is characterized by private ownership and profit-driven trade and industry?

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Capitalism