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Describing power of the government and role of citizen

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One ruler with all power; citizen has little to no power (cannot vote)   Autocratic  
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Central government has the most power; local governments do what the central government tells them.   Unitary  
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Ruled by the few; usually for selfish and corrupt purposes; citizen has little or nor power (cannot vote)   Oligarchic  
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Local government has the most power but they come together to loosely form a central government. Central government is weak.   Confederation  
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Local and central governments share power.   Federal  
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Ruled by the people; citizen can vote, usually for leaders to make decisions.   Democratic  
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Legislature (legislative branch) and the president (executive branch) are separate and share power.   Presidential Democracy  
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Parliament (legislature) has the Most power.   Parliamentary Democracy  
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President is elected by the people. The executive branch (president) is not part of the legislative branch.   Presidential Democracy  
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Parliament chooses the prime minister. The prime minister is part of the parliament.   Parliamentary Democracy  
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Government run by religious principles or religious leaders.   Theocracy  
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King, queen, or emperor rules, power passed through the royal family.   Monarchy  
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Dictates rules for Muslim behavior.   Shariah Law  
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Comes from the Koran and Muhammad's teachings.   Shariah Law  
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