The army has absolute power. Controlled by a dictator.

A form of government led by an individual who holds the position for life, having inherited the position, and who passes it on to a relative, usually a son or daughter.

System where a centralized ruler or government has control over diverse peoples outside of its immediate borders.

Religious leaders rule the country. Religious law governs all ; people can only practice the country’s one main religion.

A system of government of a country whose leaders have been elected by the people. Democracy has two forms. It can be Direct or it can be Indirect.

A form of government where citizens choose a representative to make decisions. (Three branches of government with checks & balances)

A form of government in which only a few wealthy people hold power. The power of the leadership is supported by the wealthy and the military.

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives. Found in the Qin & Han Dynasties)

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Unit 3 - Governments

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Term	Definition
Dictatorship	The army has absolute power. Controlled by a dictator.
Monarchy	A form of government led by an individual who holds the position for life, having inherited the position, and who passes it on to a relative, usually a son or daughter.
Empire	System where a centralized ruler or government has control over diverse peoples outside of its immediate borders.
Theocracy	Religious leaders rule the country. Religious law governs all ; people can only practice the country’s one main religion.
Democracy	A system of government of a country whose leaders have been elected by the people. Democracy has two forms. It can be Direct or it can be Indirect.
Republic	A form of government where citizens choose a representative to make decisions. (Three branches of government with checks & balances)
Oligarchy	A form of government in which only a few wealthy people hold power. The power of the leadership is supported by the wealthy and the military.
Bureaucracy	A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives. Found in the Qin & Han Dynasties)

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