God and religious law are the governmentโs authority
Theocracy
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Can exist with other forms of government
Theocracy
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Government where power lies with a small group of people, dominant class, or clique
oligarchy
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One person is in charge
Autocracy
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The ruling position of the government is passed on to the rulerโs heirs.
monarchy
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People do not answer to any leader or government
Anarchy
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Citizens hold the political power
Democracy
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In contrast to a democracy, which form of government uses the military to maintain power against the peopleโs consent?
Dictatorship
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Government in which people make decisions by voting and majority rules
Democracy
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A monarchy can be like a dictatorship or it can be part of a democracy.
True
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Type of democracy where citizens are involved in day-to-day government
Direct Democracy
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Government in which the political leader/s control all aspects of life. Characteristics include censorship; lack of individuality; no political opposition; and no freedom of speech.
Totalitarian
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The ruling group that forms when a government is overthrown by force