Forms of Government

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Government

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The institutions through which laws are made and enforced.

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Law

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A set of rules and regulations which are binding on society.

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Monarchy

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Hereditary ruler

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Constitutional Monarchy

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Monarch is a “figurehead”

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Federal System

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Power is divided between central and local (state) governments.

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Unitary System

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All power (laws) emanates from the central government.

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Presidential System

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Executive (President) is elected separately from legislature.

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Parliamentary System

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Executive (Prime Minister) and legislative branches are connected.

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Democracy

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Power is vested in the people.

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Totalitarian

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Government controls all political, economic, and social activity of its people.