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Forms of Government
Different types of governments found throughout the world
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| totalitarian | no individual freedom allowed, similar to a dictator |
| anarchy | state of being without government or authority |
| communism | a classless society in which all property is owned by the community as a whole and where all people enjoy equal social and economic status. |
| monarchy | government ruled by a king or queen, today they are for ceremonial purposes |
| democracy | government ruled by the people |
| direct democracy | all citizens vote on all isssues |
| representative democracy | people elect lawmakers to make decisions for them |
| dictatorship | one person is in charge, often use violence and force |
| oligarchy | small group of people have all the power |
| theocracy | foundation of government comes from a divine power, can also be found in any form of government |