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Forms of Government

Forms of Government. Monarchy . Monarchy: all or most of the power in the hands of one individual, the monarch. Hereditary- power passed down from father/mother to (usually) oldest son/daughter Rare today to have a true monarchy Saudi-Arabia

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Forms of Government

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  1. Forms of Government

  2. Monarchy • Monarchy: all or most of the power in the hands of one individual, the monarch. • Hereditary- power passed down from father/mother to (usually) oldest son/daughter • Rare today to have a true monarchy • Saudi-Arabia • Most are constitutional-monarchies aka democratic

  3. Different Forms of Democracy

  4. Different Forms of Dictatorships • Autocracy: a single person holds unlimited political power • Oligarchy: power to rule is held by a small, usually self-appointed elite. • All Dictatorships are authoritarian: • Absolute and unchallengeable power over the people • Most are totalitarian: • Complete power over nearly every aspect of human affairs, all matters of human concern • Typically militaristic: • Gained power by force, military holds major posts

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