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Types of Government. Type 1: Autocracy Rule by One Dictatorship Single Leader Complete control Monarchy Inherited power Absolute: Unlimited power based.

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1 Types of Government

2 Type 1: Autocracy Rule by One Dictatorship Single Leader Complete control Monarchy Inherited power Absolute: Unlimited power based on divine right Limited or Const.: Share power with legislature

3 Do you know your autocrats? Crown Prince Abdullah Saudi Arabia Grand Duke Henri Luxembourg Absolute Monarch Limited Monarch Omar al- Bashir Sudan Dictator

4 Type 2: Oligarchy Rule by Few Power from wealth or status Communist nations

5 Type 3: Democracy Rule by Many Direct People rule themselves Vote directly on each issue Representative People elect others Rule on behalf of people

6 Characteristics of Democracy 1. Individual Liberty Government protects equal opportunity

7 2. Majority Rule with Minority Rights Constitution safeguards rights of majority… …but not at expense of minority rights Characteristics of Democracy

8 3. Free Elections All votes equal Free to support candidates Voting requirements are minimal Vote is confidential Characteristics of Democracy

9 4. Competing Political Parties Groups with broad common interests Make elections meaningful Facilitate a peaceful transfer of power Characteristics of Democracy

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