Foundations of Government

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In the United States the power is shared between a central government and regional governments.

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federal

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In this form of government, citizens have lots of power and actively participate in government.

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democracy

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This form of government concentrates power in the hands of a few leaders. Citizens have little power.

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oligarchy

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In this system of democratic government, the executive and legislative branches are completely separate.

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presidential

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Which 4 are the foundational characteristics of government? Options: Power, Authority, Legitimacy, Sovereignty, Confederation, Oligarchy, Democracy, Communism, Leaders, Judges, Lawmakers, Citizens

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Power, Authority, Legitimacy, Sovereignty

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Example: United States; citizens vote for representatives on local, state and national levels who make laws.

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Representative Democracy

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Direct democracies are rare because

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Time consuming and countries too big

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Society without government or political authority; a failed state

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Anarchy

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What type of government is ruled by a single person who has total control of all aspects of the citizens' lives?

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Dictatorship