Forms of Government

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A form of government in which the people have the power

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Democracy

Front

A form of government in which one person has all of the power.

Back

Autocracy/Dictatorship

Front

A form of government in which power is inherited (born into power) and lasts until death or abdication (they quit).

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Monarchy

Front

The king or queen has power that is limited by a constitution and parliament.

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Constitutional Monarchy

Front

The king or queen has all power among his or her people.

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Absolute Monarchy

Front

What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?

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Rule by the people

Front

What form of government does the U.S have?

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Republic

Front

What are the differences between a representative democracy and direct democracy?

Back

Leaders are elected by the people to make decisions for them

Front

A form of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god. This is describing which form of government?

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Theocracy

Front

A form of government in which the government is ruled by a few or a small group.

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Oligarchy