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We are the Government Produced by the League of Women Voters® of Oregon Education Fund

Unlike other forms of government, the democratic government of the United States is composed "of the people" and is directed "by the people" through elections. (c) 20142

Government: A system of social control under which the right to make laws, and the right to enforce them, is vested in a particular group in society. (c) 20143

Forms of Government Autocracy Dictatorship Oligarchy Theocracy Monarchy Democracy (c) 20144

Autocracy: Historical Dictators Benito Mussolini Ruled Italy Adolf Hitler Ruled Nazi Germany (c) 20145

Autocracy Today Fidel Castro: Ruled Cuba for 49 years (1959 – 2008) (c) 20146

Monarchy England ( ) Modern England (2014) (c) King Henry VIII ruled England from 1509 until his death Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, and Prince William with Duchess Kate

Democracy Literally, “democracy” means “rule of the people” Dates back 2400 years to Ancient Greece US is a representative democracy where voters elect representatives of their interest US also has some elements of direct democracy through initiative processes (measures on the ballot) Democracy in Ancient Greece (c) 20148

Democracy Requires frequent and fair elections that: – Express popular will – Select public officials – Make those elected accountable – Act as sanctions against the abuse of power – Provide for peaceful transfer of government Participating in elections is the responsibility of citizens! (c) 20149

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