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comparing and contrasting different forms of government
comparing and contrasting different forms of government
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11th Grade
09/19/2012

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Anarchy
Definition
When there isnt a form of government that is recognized. usually results in chaos and disorder.
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Aristocracy
Definition
A type of government where the king and his nobles that make up the higher caste system.
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Authoritarian
Definition
A state in which there is a lot of of power and authority. These people believe in a lot of structure of rules, and believe in heavy business and if taken too far could turn into a dictatorship.
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Autocracy
Definition
A type of government that's favoring altimate authority by a single individual.
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Communism
Definition
Where there isn't a social class, and everyone owns everything. Everybody is considered socially equal.
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Confederacy
Definition
A group of people who form an alliance for lawful purposes.
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Constitutional republic
Definition
A form of government where the head of state is elected as representatives of the people by the people.
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Democracy
Definition
Ususlly known in terms of "government by the people", where the people hold the choice of who their leader is through voting.
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Dictatorship
Definition
Where there is only one individual or a small group of people who control everything.
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Direct Democracy
Definition
Where the peoples desires coralate directly to what the government does.
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Fascism
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A type of government similar to a dictatorship where the government has total control of political and economic, cultural, religious and social activities. Some industries may be owned by individuals, but under government control.
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Federal
Definition
A type of government that has any federal law-enforcement officer to protect the states.
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Inderect Democracy
Definition
A form of government where people elect representatives to rule.
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Military Junta
Definition
A government where a small group rules the country.
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Monarchy
Definition
A form of government led by an individual who holds the position for life.Inherited the position,and passes it on to a relative, usually a son.
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Oligarcy
Definition
A type of government where only a few wealthy people hold the power, and the actual power of the leadership is supported by the wealthy and the military.
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Parliament
Definition
A type of government where there is a group of officials that are the advisers of the states.
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Presidency
Definition
Where the peoples elect a leader for a set amount of time. the president is separate from those if the legislature.
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Socalism
Definition
A type of government where there is a public order ship of everything.
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Theocracy
Definition
A type of government where rule is directed by a beliefs in a god, rule based on certain religious beliefs
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Totalitarian
Definition
A type of government where government holds absolute control over all aspects of the lives of the people.
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Unitary
Definition
A type of government where the central government has much of the authority, and makes the majority of decisions.
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