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A government ruled by religious leaders.

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totalitarian government

A type of government that exercises control over all aspects of society.

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A form of government in which the people elect leaders and rule by majority.

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direct democracy

A form of government which citizens meet regularly in a popular assembly to discuss issues, pass laws, and vote for leaders.

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A ruler who has almost absolute power.

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A German prime minister.

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A political system in which the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in a country.

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constitutional monarchy

A type of democracy in which a monarch serves as head of state but a legislature makes the laws.

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A Russian emperor.

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parliamentary monarchy

A type of government in which a king shares power with an elected parliament and a prime minister.

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The head of an elected government.

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The elected head of a republican state.

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Head of government.

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representative government

A system of government where people are the ultimate source of government authority.

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