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Origins of Govenernet

QuestionAnswer
Autocracy One Person holds all the Political power
Oligarchy Small self appointed group has sole power to rule
Unitarty Government All power belongs to one central agency
Federal Government Power is divided between one central and several local Governments
Division of Powers Split power between central and local Governments
Confederation Alliance of independent states
Presidential Government Separate executive and legislative branches
Parliamentary Government executive branch is part of the legislative branch and is subject to its control
Direct/ Pure Democracy The people pass laws by discussing and voting
Representative Democracy People vote for agents who make and carry out laws
Constitutional monarchy Most power is in parliment, who is elected by the people
Constitution based Federal Republic President and members of congress are chosen by the people
Majority Rule The will of the Majority rules the Government
Compromise Blending and adjusting competing views
Citizen A person who holds certain rights and responsibilities in a state
Free enterprise system Privatized economic system
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