types of government
Democracy
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Democracy, means it's ruled by the people. There are two types of democracy: Direct Democracy- citizens rule directly; Republic Democracy- citizens rule through representatives.
Totalitarianism
Communism
Fascism
Monarchy
Aristocracy/ Oligarchy
Theocracy
Anarchy
people have liberty/ freedom
right to vote
It can be slow to respond to important issues.
votes are not sure what they want
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Rule by a single person or party with total control.
people have no rights
people have no freedom
the ability to implement rapid change
the ability to force radical change
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One person/ party rules. His goal was to spread communism worldwide. Goal is a classless society.
freedoms are limited.
rights are limited.
(are building)equality and strong social communities.
It makes health care, education and employment accessible to citizens.
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one person/ party rules. There are private property and classes. Followers often wear specific colors/ clothing and have special uniforms. Often despise the atrs and use state run media propaganda.
extreme nationalism and control
people have no rights and no freedoms.
quick decision making
material development
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positives
Rule by a king or a queen. Rule passes from a related blood line. Example:
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Law comes from a "religious book." Laws would be, today, considered antiquated or old fashioned.
absence of order
usually chaos until order is established
It promotes an organized government.
It can lead to a better society.
It invests much power to a single person.
It can lead to poor governance.
It can eventually create a solid government.
It discourages acts corruption.
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no government; absence of order; usually chaos until order is established
You can do whatever you want.
You are finally free from the shackles of authority.
no government services.
Life would turn into survival of the fittest.
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positives
A:ruled by the upper class; O: rule by a small group of individuals
It encourages income inequality.
It inhibits growth over time.
It consolidates power with those who have expertise.
It reduces societal pressures.