Types of Government Vocab

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A body that makes and enforces laws

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Government

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A hereditary ruler controls the government.

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Monarchy

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People govern themselves without a monarch

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Republic

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Kings, emperors, sultans

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Monarch

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Monarchs share power with an elected legislature to govern a country.

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Constitutional Monarchy

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Ordinary citizens hold supreme power; all government decisions come from the people.

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Democracy

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Power is held by an individual or small group directing others.

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Dictatorship

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A dictatorial government controls every aspect of life.

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Totalitarian System

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Religious leaders control government

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Theocracy

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Authority to use force

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Power