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12 types of government. Democracy. Rule by the people Example: Ancient Athens. Republic. Rule by the electors Example: Ancient Rome. Theocracy. Rule by God Example: Ancient Israel in the desert. Oligarchy. Rule by the few Example: Ancient Thebes. Monarchy. Rule by kings/queens
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Democracy • Rule by the people Example: Ancient Athens Republic • Rule by the electors Example: Ancient Rome
Theocracy • Rule by God Example: Ancient Israel in the desert Oligarchy • Rule by the few Example: Ancient Thebes
Monarchy • Rule by kings/queens Example: Medieval England Dictatorship • Rule by one, through force Example: World War II USSR/China
Aristocracy • Rule by wealthy elite Example: Ancient Persian Empire Anarchy • Rule by no one Example: Modern Yemen
Socialism • Belief that individuals belong to the country Example: World War II Germany Communism • Belief that all people should share wealth Example: World War II USSR/China
Capitalism • Belief that markets should control an economy Example: World War II United States Revolutionary • A new government after a revolution Example: Modern Libya, Egypt,Iraq