chap 1- CLASS NOTES Flashcards
1
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Monarchy
A
- king/queen/royalty
- divine right to rule = for the good of the people
2
Q
tyrant/ dictator
A
- power comes from military force
- for the good of themselves
3
Q
rule by 1
A
monarchy & tyrant/dictator
4
Q
oligarchy
A
rule by small group
5
Q
Theocracy
A
Religious leaders
6
Q
rule by few
A
oligarchy & theocracy
7
Q
aristocracy
A
reality- rule by rich
paper- rule by the best
8
Q
democracy
A
bad; mob rule; majority
9
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republic
A
masses elect leaders- make decision for us
vote them out if don’t like
best decisions for the masses
10
Q
rule by masses
A
democracy & republic
