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| Government where power is held by one central authority |
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| Independent states. Have limits on their power and usually work together to make decisions. |
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| characterized by power being divided one central government and several regional authorities. |
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| One person has unlimited power and the citizen has little, or no role in the government. |
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| Government with a few people or groups making decisions. usually selfish and corrupt. Citizen has almost no role. |
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| Supreme power is vested in the people. Allows citizens to vote on laws or elect officials. |
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| Power is vested in the cabinet or members of a legislature. These people are responsible for voting on laws and leaders. Prime Minister |
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| Kings or Queens rule. Power is inherited (passed from generation to generation). |
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| Religious law is dominant over civil law. |
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