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Civics Government Unit
civics
10
History
10th Grade
09/12/2012

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representative democracy
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small number of people are elected to represent the people

 

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Dictatorship
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one person seizes power and controls by force, fear, or violence

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constitutional monarchy
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one person inherits the throne through their family but has to share power with the law making body

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Absolute Monarcy
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one person rules alone and inherits the throne through their family

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Direct democracy
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All citizens participate directly in government either by holding office or making policy.

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Theocracy
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All power lies in the hands of a religious group

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Aristocracy
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where the “finest” rule, such as the wealthiest or most educated                 people.

Term
The United States currently has this type of government?
Definition
Representative Democracy
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Federalism
Definition
Both the national government and states have specfic powers
Term
In the Marxist Theory, which group of people is considered Elite?
Definition
Political leaders
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