Types of Government

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What is a democracy?
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A democracy is a form of government where the power is held by the people, often through elected representatives.
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What is a monarchy?
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A monarchy is a government where a king or queen acts as the Head of State.
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What is a dictatorship?
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A dictatorship is a government where a single person or party has absolute power.
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What is a theocracy?
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A theocracy is a government that recognizes a deity as the supreme civil ruler, often ruled by religious leaders.
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How is power typically acquired in a monarchy?
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Power is passed down through heredity, often within a royal family.
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How do citizens participate in a democracy?
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Citizens participate by voting in elections and sometimes directly in decision-making processes.
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Name a country that is a constitutional monarchy.
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The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy.
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What defines an oligarchy?
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An oligarchy is a government ruled by a small group of people.
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Which government form uses elections to select a leader?
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Democracy uses elections to select leaders.
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What is an autocracy?
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An autocracy is a system of government in which a single person possesses unlimited power.
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Give an example of a theocratic state.
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Iran is an example of a theocratic state.
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What system combines elements of democracy and monarchy?
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Constitutional monarchy combines elements of democracy and monarchy.
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In which form of government does a leader often gain power through force?
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In a dictatorship, leaders often gain power through force.
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What is an example of a dictatorship?
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North Korea is an example of a dictatorship.
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How do theocracies justify their laws?
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Theocracies justify their laws using religious doctrines.
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