Forms of Government

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What is a government?

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A person or group of people who create a system of ruling/controling a country.

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When is a revolution most likely to occur?

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When people are unhappy and disillusioned (very disappointed) with the 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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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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Dictatorship

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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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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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Theocracy

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People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, this nation is in chaos. What is this situation called?

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Anarchy

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Nadia lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?

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She personally votes on every issue and every law.

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Nathaniel lives in a Representative Democracy (aka Republic). What does that mean?

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He votes for local Representatives who decide on the issues and the law.

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Consider the two types of democracy (direct and representative). Which statement is true? People vote on all the decisions in a representative democracy, Elected officials make the decisions in a direct democracy, Elected officials make the decisions in a representative democracy, There is voting only in representative democracy

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Elected officials make the decisions in a representative democracy