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Government Terms
3 government and 3 citizen participation terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Unitary | One person or group is in charge of the government |
| Confederate | Small groups control the government |
| Federal | Power is handed down from a large national government to smaller local governments |
| Autocracy | Citizens in this system often have little or no power |
| Oligarchy | In this system, wealthy groups of people usually control society |
| Democracy | Citizens of this system are allowed to live as they please, but must obey laws |
| Citizen | a person who belongs to a place such as a country |
| Participation | to take part |