Definition
Characteristics
100
Democracy
The people elect the the government. Everyone who is o age that can vote, has a chance to vote for there party of choice.
100
Anarchy
There is no government. This can happen after civil war in a country. They believe that government is bad and will bring bad things.
200
Oligarchy
A government where few people have a dominant or clique.
200
Capitalist
Free-market country.
300
Communist
The government owns property, such as businesses and farms. They provide the people with healthcare, education, and welfare.
300
Monarchy
They have a King, Queen, Emperor, or Empress. The ruling is passed on to the ruler's heirs.
400
Totalitarian
People are forced to do what the government tells them and may be prevented to leave the country.
400
Dictatorship
The leader has not been elected and may use force to keep control on the people.
500
Revolutionary
If a government is overthrown by force, the new ruling group is called.........
500
Republic
The head of the country is usually an elected President.