2.  Undivided rule of a single person (King, Queen)  The power is hereditary

3.  Examples  European powers in the Middle Ages  France  England

4.  Rule by the Elites  Elites are people who are  Wealthy  Well educated  Can be hereditary

5.  Examples  Patricians in Rome  Medieval nobility in Europe

6.  Power lies in the people  The power can be exercised  Directly  Indirectly  Through representation

7.  Examples  Direct democracy  Some ancient Greek city-states (Athens)  Indirect democracy  The United States

8.  Militant  Social Hierarchy  Headed by a dictatorial leader

9.  Examples  Nazi Germany  Italy under Mussolini

10.  Large powerful government  Eliminate private property  Public ownership

11.  Examples  The Soviet Union  North Korea  China

12.  Power controlled by a leader or small Elite  Not responsible to the people (no constitution)

13.  Example  Some Latin American governments in the 20 th century

14.  States that are ruled by religion  Religious leaders rule the government

15.  Examples  The Papal States  Iran

16.  No government  People rule and protect themselves  Can be both good and bad

17.  Example  Anarchist movements in 1870- 1940

18.  in your groups  Come up with a name for your own country  Discuss what type of government you want to rule your new country and explain why

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