Forms of Government

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One person is in charge.

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autocracy

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Citizens often have no rights. Options: democracy, dictatorship

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dictatorship

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Led by a king or queen

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monarchy

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Leader often shares power with other parts of government

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monarchy

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Democracy where citizens elect representatives to serve in government

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representative

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Citizens vote to elect their leaders

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democracy

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A small group rules the country

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oligarchy

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God and religious laws are the government's authority. What is this system called? Options: theocracy, anarchy

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theocracy

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The group with power can be based on race or social class.

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oligarchy

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Democracy where citizens participate in lawmaking themselves

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