Political and Economic Geography

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Is a form of government in which all key powers are given to the national or central government.

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Unitary system

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Is a form of government that divides powers of government between the national government and state or provincial government.

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Federal system

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Is a loose union of independent territories, the first 13 years of the United States was under the Articles of Confederation.

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Confederation System

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A system in which government power and authority to rule belongs to a single person.

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Autocracy System

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A type of autocracy government that a king, (Emperor) or queen (Empress) hold all the power.

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Monarchy

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A system of government in which a small group holds power.

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Oligarchy

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A system of government in which those who rule are regarded as divinely (godlike) inspired.

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Theocracy

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A system of government in which leaders rule with the consent of its citizens.

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Democracy

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Is a system in which tradition habits and customs control all economic activity; exists in only a few parts of the world today.

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Traditional Economy System

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Is a system based on free enterprise, in which businesses are privately owned and production and prices are determined by supply and demand.

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Market Economy System