Government Type -Limited/Unlimited

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REPUBLIC: Citizens elect their leaders, a president, not a monarch and representatives. People have the power

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limited

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FEDERAL REPUBLIC: Power is shared between states' government and federal government. The people have the power.

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limited

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DEMOCRACY: Citizens vote for what happens in their government and their leaders. Ruled by many. The people have the power.

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limited

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REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY: Representatives are elected by citizens to make decisions on their behalf. Led by a President and other leaders who are voted on by the people. Ruled by many.

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limited

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ABSOLUTE MONARCHY: Leadership is passed down through the family line. Led by a King or Queen who has TOTAL control.

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unlimited

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CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY: A king or Queen is the Head of State but a Prime Minister is the Head of the Government. Monarchy's power is limited by a constitution. Representatives elected by the citizens make government decisions.

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limited

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THEOCRACY: Ruled by a few. Leaders make all the laws based on religious beliefs. Uses the 'fear of God' as reason for power.

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unlimited

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OLIGARCHY: Ruled by a small group. Leaders are the wealthiest amongst the citizens and make all the laws for others.

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unlimited

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DICTATORSHIP: Ruled by One. Leader has absolute power. Usually uses the military to enforce laws and instill fear in the citizens.

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unlimited

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COMMUNISM: Government leaders control the economy. Only one party makes ALL the decisions. Policies strive to make everyone equal.

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unlimited