6th grade World Cultures: Unit 2 Vocab

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A government system where all, including lawmakers, must obey laws; citizens vote, societies have constitutions, and press/speech are free. Power is limited by law.

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Limited Government

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A government where rulers impose laws on citizens without obeying them, restricting press/speech, and holding unlimited power.

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Unlimited Government

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Government ruled by one person with absolute power; e.g., Dictatorship, Monarchy.

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Autocracy

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Government ruled by a few; examples include Junta, Theocracy, Aristocracy.

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Oligarchy

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A government by the people where citizens elect representatives. Forms: direct (ancient Athens) and indirect (republic).

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Democracy

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Form of government where the king/queen holds all power.

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Absolute Monarchy

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A King or Queen is the head of state with limited power by a constitution.

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Constitutional Monarchy

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A ruler with total power over a country, typically obtained by force.

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Dictator

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A government system where leaders have total control over citizens' lives.

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Totalitarian

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Form of government in the US?

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Limited