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unitary: Central government has the most power; local governments do what the central government tells them
confederation: Local government has the most power but they come together to loosely form a central government
communism: A government that promotes a classless society
dictatorship: Ruler has ALL power
democratic: Ruled by the people; citizen can vote, usually for leaders to make decisions
theocracy: A government run by religious principles or religious leaders
constitutional monarchy: Ruler’s power is limited by the constitution, these rulers are usually just figureheads for a democratic style government
absolute monarchy: One ruler with all the power
presidential democracy: The legislature (legislative branch) and the president (executive branch) are
separate and share power
parliamentary democracy: The parliament (legislature) has the MOST power
oligarchic: Ruled by the few, usually for selfish and corrupt purposes; citizen has little or no power (cannot vote)
federal: Local and central governments SHARE power
autocratic: One ruler with all power; citizen has little to no power (cannot vote)
republic: Citizens vote for their leaders, the leaders make the majority of decisions
The Scramble For Governments
1. HUTNTNCIMTOLCIOANRYOAS
Ruler’s power is limited by the constitution, these rulers are usually just figureheads for a democratic style government
2. OICIHLGCRA
Ruled by the few, usually for selfish and corrupt purposes; citizen has little or no power (cannot vote)
3. UARTNYI
Central government has the most power; local governments do what the central government tells them
4. AFNETDENOIOCR
Local government has the most power but they come together to loosely form a central government
5. DLAARIPEIDSMOREYTCCEN
The legislature (legislative branch) and the president (executive branch) are
6. COADMITECR
Ruled by the people; citizen can vote, usually for leaders to make decisions
7. BIUECLPR
Citizens vote for their leaders, the leaders make the majority of decisions
8. CTAACIRTUO
One ruler with all power; citizen has little to no power (cannot vote)
9. CCOARHEYT
A government run by religious principles or religious leaders