Foundation of Government
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What does the word "govern" mean? | To rule |
| What is "government"? | A government is any organization set up to make and enforce rules. |
| What are the three levels of US government? | Highest, Middle, and Closest |
| What is the "Highest" Level | Nation (federal) |
| What is the "Middle" Level | State |
| What is the "Closest Level" | Local (county, or city) |
| What are the main differences between different types of government? | The way the leaders are chosen |
| Passed down from one generation to the next | Monarchy |
| One person or a small group of people have absolute control and power over the government. | Dictatorship |
| The power comes from the people. | Democracy |
| Small group in power | Oligarchy |
| Rulers attempt to control all aspects of the people's lives, including the religious, cultural, political, and personal aspects of their lives. | Totalitarian |
| Form of government in which the rulers are religious leaders who claim to rule on behalf of God or the gods worshipped in their country. | Theocracy |
| All of the voters in a community meet in one place o make laws and decide what actions to take. Historically, only successful in small communities. | Direct Democracy |
| The people elect representatives to carry on the work of the government for them. Is called a | Representative Democracy |
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