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What is the definition of a government system?
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A government system refers to the way in which a country or state organizes its government and distributes power and authority among its institutions and officials.
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What are the three main types of government systems?
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The three main types of government systems are democracy, authoritarianism, and monarchy.
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What is a democracy?
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A democracy is a system of government in which ultimate political power rests with the people, who are able to elect representatives or make decisions through voting.
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What are the two main forms of democracy?
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The two main forms of democracy are direct democracy and representative democracy.
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Can you describe direct democracy?
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In a direct democracy, citizens directly participate in decision-making processes and have a direct vote on laws and policies.
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What characterizes a representative democracy?
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In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf.
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What is authoritarianism?
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Authoritarianism is a system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler or small group, with limited political freedoms and opposition.
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Can you name a characteristic of a monarchy?
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A monarchy is a government system where a single person, the monarch, is the head of state for life or until abdication, and the position is often hereditary.
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What is a constitutional monarchy?
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A constitutional monarchy is a form of monarchy in which the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution, and they often serve a ceremonial role.
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How does an absolute monarchy differ from a constitutional monarchy?
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In an absolute monarchy, the monarch holds almost complete power without constitutional limitations, whereas in a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's powers are restricted by law.
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What is a federal system of government?
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A federal system divides power between a central government and individual states or provinces, allowing each to have some level of autonomy.
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What is a unitary system of government?
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In a unitary system, all governmental power and decision-making are concentrated in a central government, with little or no autonomy given to regional authorities.
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What is a confederation?
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A confederation is a system of government where sovereign states form a union but retain significant independence, with a weak central government.
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How does a parliamentary system operate?
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In a parliamentary system, the executive branch derives its legitimacy from the legislature (parliament) and is often led by a prime minister who is part of the parliament.
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What is the role of a prime minister in a parliamentary system?
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The prime minister is the head of government, leading the executive branch, overseeing the administration of government policies, and representing the country at official functions.
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What defines a presidential system?
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A presidential system is characterized by a separation of powers, with the president serving as both head of state and head of government, independently elected from the legislature.
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What is a theocracy?
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A theocracy is a form of government in which religious leaders control the government, and state policies are strongly influenced by religious law.
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Can you give an example of a country with a federal system?
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The United States is an example of a country with a federal system, where power is shared between the federal government and the states.
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Can you give an example of a country with a unitary system?
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France is an example of a unitary state, where the central government holds primary authority.
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What is an oligarchy?
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An oligarchy is a form of government where a small group of people, often from the same political party, social class, or family, control the country.
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