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Government

What is Government? The word government refers to a body of individuals with the power and authority to control and direct the affairs of a country. The government rules on behalf of society. It’s policies seek to benefit society as a whole while protecting individuals rights. Page 95

Types of Government According to Ramsawak, et al, government maybe classified according to: The number of leaders The degree of power Whether they rule for the good of the country or for their own benefits

Monarchy Government by a single person. A monarch might be a king or queen who generally inherits the power to rule. The monarch usually governs in the public interest

Tyranny Government by a single person who rules in his own private interest.

Aristocracy Government by a few people conducted in the public interest.

Oligarchy Government by a few people in their own interest

Dictatorship Government by a leader who holds power over the people by force.

Autocracy Government by one person who holds absolute power.

Democracy Government by the people who rule directly, as through town meetings and country councils or indirectly, through freely elected representatives.

Functions of Government Make notes on the functions of government for your assignment. Page

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