1
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Monarchy
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A king or queen rules the country.
2
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Dictatorship
A
One leader has absolute control over citizen’s lives.
3
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Representative Democracy
A
Citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government. Representatives do the day-to-day work of governing the country.
4
Q
Direct Democracy
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No representatives. Citizens are directly involved in the day-to-day work of governing the country.
5
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Oligarchy
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A small group of people hold all the power. Sometimes this means that only a certain group has political rights, such as members of one political party, one social class, or one race.
6
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Theocracy
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A government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority. Uses religious law.
