Types of Government

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A government ruled by one person with complete authority, the leader usually came into power using force.

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Dictatorship

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An economic and political system in which the government controls or owns all the businesses, farms, means of production, wages and prices

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Communism

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A government ruled by religious leaders. Leaders and government officials are often chosen by God or a higher power.

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Theocracy

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A government type that has total control of the society and economy. The government regulates and controls every aspect of citizens lives by using terror, violence, and removing basic rights and freedoms of the people.

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Totalitarian

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A government in which the people of the country elect their leaders and rule by majority. This government's name means “rule of the people”.

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Democracy

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A government where an elite and/or small group rules with selfish or corrupt purposes.

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Oligarchy

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A government where the ultimate power is with the people who can vote. Citizens elect representatives to make political decisions and use the government’s power.

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Republic

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Type of government where political power is passed down (usually inherited) through the family. Leaders of monarchies include Kings/Queens, Emperors/Empresses.

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Monarchy

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Which of the following is an example of a communist government?
USA, Brazil, Cuba, North Korea

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Cuba

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Which of the following is an example of a Theocracy? Iran, China, India, Greece

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Iran