Flashcards: Types of Government

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Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.), inherits power.  Rules by divine right- given power to rule by God.

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Absolute Monarchy

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Government which controls every aspect of public and private life.

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Totalitarian

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What is a type of government in which all eligible members are able to vote on key issues and/or for elected representatives?

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Democracy

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What type of government is ruled by one person, usually the child of the previous ruler?

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Monarchy

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The citizens in the U.S. choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government does the U.S. have? Options: Direct Democracy, United Democracy, Republic Democracy, Representative Democracy

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Representative Democracy

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A system that is led by representatives of the people who were chosen as a member of a political party - remains in power as long as the political party is in power.

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Constitutional Monarchy

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Comes from the Greek meaning "people rule" and exists where the majority rules

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democracy

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A government ruled by a small group of wealthy people.

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Oligarchy

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A government ruled by religious leaders or has laws based on religion.

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Theocracy

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A government ruled by the people through direct election.

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Direct Democracy