Types of Government

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Autocracy

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One person rules the country.

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Absolute Monarchy

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A king or queen with total control.

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Constitutional Monarchy

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A king or queen with powers limited by a constitution.

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Dictatorship

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One person who has total, unchecked control.

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Oligarchy

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A small group of people, often determined by social class, rules.

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Democracy

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The people rule.

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Direct Democracy

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The people directly vote on all issues.

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Representative Democracy

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The people elect representatives that vote for them.

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Theocracy

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The country is governed by a religious doctrine.

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Anarchy

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There is no government.