Types of Governments

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Government by the people, typically through elected representatives.

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Democracy

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Government led by a king or queen with unlimited power.

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Absolute Monarchy

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Unlimited government controlled by a small group wealthy people.

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Oligarchy

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Government ruled by one person with absolute power.

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Dictatorship

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Government based on religious authority.

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Theocracy

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Government ruled by a king or queen whose power is limited by laws or a constitution.

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Constitutional Monarchy