Types of government Flashcards
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Federalism
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A government in which power is divided between a central government and small regional governments.
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Oligarchy
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A Government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few, often wealthy, people.
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Democracy
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A government where the citizens exercise supreme power, voting directly, or through elected representatives.
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Republic
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A government in which supreme power rests with the citizens and is exercised by their elected representatives.
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Monarchy
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A government in which a single ruler exercises supreme power based on birth and ancestors.
