Types of Government

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What type of government is it if the leader inherits his/her position?

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monarchy

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What type of government is it if the ruler takes over by force?

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dictatorship

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What type of government is being described? "Today is Coronation Day! The prince will become the country's king !"

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monarchy

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Which type of government is being described? Mufasa, the king has died. Simba is the heir to the throne. Simba's wicked uncle plots to become the pride's new king.

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monarchy

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Which type of government is being described? Today is the first Tuesday in November. Today is Election Day! Everyone who is over eighteen years old has the right to vote for the leader of his/her country.

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democracy

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What type of government is being described? Fidel Castro held total authority over the citizens of Cuba and punished any citizen that opposed him.

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dictatorship

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What type of government allows the citizens to vote in elections for its leaders?

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democracy

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What is a government?

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an organization that keeps order, sets rules, and provides services for a society

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Example: United States; citizens vote for representatives on local, state and national levels who make laws.

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Representative Democracy

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Modern day – England – ruler is a symbolic head of state with elected members of Parliament who govern.

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Constitutional Monarchy