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The laws apply to everyone even the leaders of the country
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Limited
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The leaders do not have to follow the same rules and laws as the citizens
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Unlimited
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The ruling power is in the hands of one person who retains that power for life
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Absolute Monarchy
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The power is in the hands of the people
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Democracy
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All property is owned by the state and is distributed equally
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Communism
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The government controls all aspects of citizens lives usually with military force
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Fascism
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Citizens elect representatives to manage the government
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Republic
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Form of government where God or a god is recognized as the supreme ruler
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Theocracy
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Government where the king or queen has little to no power
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Constitutional Monarchy
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The power is in the hands of a person who has gained power by promising the poor people he will do good things for them so they will support him
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Tyranny
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The leader has complete control over a country's government
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Dictatorship
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The power is the hands of a few powerful people, usually wealthy upper class
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Oligarchy
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