Types of Governments

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A state or nation in which power is held by a king, queen, or emperor and passed down through a family.

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monarchy

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System of government led by representatives elected by voters, each is chosen for a set period

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republic

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System of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a god.

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theocracy

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Situation where there is no government -sometimes happens after a civil war. Everyone makes decisions for themselves.

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anarchy

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Type of government controlled by a small group of people or elite group of people with their own interest in mind.

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oligarchy

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Type of government elected by the people, (everyone who is eligible to vote). Everyone has a chance to say who runs the country.

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democracy