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(DMS) Government

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Communist State A form of government based on Communism. In theory, every citizen would be equal in all regards, including standard of living. In practice, Communism is more similar with a dictatorship, where members of the Communist party control the government.
Democracy A form of government where people make the decisions, usually through voting.
Republic A form of government where the people elect representatives that make the decisions.
Dictatorship A form of government where a non-elected leader makes all the decisions. The people have no voice in decisions.
Constitution A document defining the powers of government and the role of citizens, often associated with a republic.
Constitutional Monarchy A form of government which possesses a king or queen as a nominal head of state, but where elected representatives possess control of decision making. Similar to a republic.
Dynasty A family of rulers.
Monarchy A form of dictatorship with a king or queen.
Parliament A body of elected representatives called ministers that make decisions, such as enacting laws. Similar to the U.S. Congress.
Prime Minister The leader of the ruling party in a Parliament, and as a result the leader of the Parliament. Similar to the U.S. President.
Theocracy A form of government with religious leaders.
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