Government Types Flashcard

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What government type means, "Rule by the people"?

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democracy

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What government type means, "Rule by a group"?

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Oligarchy

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What government type is ruled by a King or Queen who has all the power?

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Monarchy

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What type of democracy means that everybody votes on every single decision?

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Direct Democracy

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What type of government do we have in the United States?

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Representative Democracy

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What type of government BEST describes Syria, where Bashar al-Assad has virtually complete control, people have few rights, and there is a rebellion against him?

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Dictatorship

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Brazil is a country in South America led by President Jair Bolsonaro. The President is elected by the citizens of Brazil. They are elected every four years. Citizens also elect representatives to serve in two different legislative bodies. The President along with the legislative bodies together make most of the decisions and laws for the country. Brazil is an example of what government type?

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Representative Democracy

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Athens is an example of what government type?

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Direct Democracy

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South Africa during the Apartheid era (1948-1990) was an example of what type of government? Options: Democracy, Theocracy, Monarchy, Oligarchy

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Oligarchy