Different forms of Government
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Autocracypolitical power is
held by a single self-appointed ruler…similar to a dictatorship.
Best example is Cuba: Fidel Castro appointed himself leader of they country.
Theocracyis a form of
government in which a god or deity is the supreme ruler
Example would be Ancient Greece and their many Gods.
Oligarchyis a form of
government where political power effectively rests with a small elite group
Modern example- South AfricaBased on racismSmall percentage of
White Africans held power over Black Africans
Limited or Constitutional MonarchyParliamentary
systemKing/Queen is the
head of countryprime minister is
head of government
Example would be England.
Absolute Monarchy King /Queen has
absolute power over everything total power over
land AND government
Example would be Saudi Arabia
Totalitarianismpolitical systems
where a state regulates nearly every aspect of public and private life.
Only one real government and no other options.
Example would be China.
Dictatorshipa form of
government that has the power to govern without consent of those being governed
Example would be Cuba, Iraq, North Korea
Aristocracy
A form of government where whoever has the most status and influence rules
Example would be Ancient Greece.
Federalism
is the system in which the power to govern is shared between the national and state governments
Example is America
Direct Democracy
a form of government in which laws are made directly by citizens
Town Meetings- regularly to discuss ways to make life better for their community
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