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TCAP Sample Question. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia rules a: republic democracy monarchy city-state. Government. A system of rules, laws and institutions that a group of people sets up to maintain order. Purpose of Government. Types of Government. Informal
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TCAP Sample Question King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia rules a: republic democracy monarchy city-state
Government A system of rules, laws and institutions that a group of people sets up to maintain order
Types of Government Informal Operates in small groups such as families Was used during the times of hunter-gatherers and at the beginning of agriculture Formal Operates in larger groups, such as cities and countries When cities formed, formal government became necessary
Theocracy Religious leaders head the government people were used to being guided by their gods, so they gave power to their religious leaders
Monarchy Headed by one person who rules for life The position is Normally inherited Names for a ruler of a monarchy: King, queen, emperor, sultan
Democracy Citizens have the right to vote on government policies United States is a Representative democracy, people elect representatives to make their laws for them
Republic Citizens have power in their government because they choose people to run the country
TCAP Sample Question King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia rules a: republic democracy monarchy city-state **Key word is King. King is a name for a ruler of a monarchy