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Forms of Government

1. Democracy: In this form of government, the people vote on all issues and the majority rules.

2. Republic: In this form of government, the people elect officials to make decisions for them. Power is transferred through elections.

3. Communism: In this form of government, the government owns all property and shares it equally with everyone.

4. Socialism: In this form of government, the government owns a few key industries or businesses and distributes those resources equally.

5. Nazism: In this form of government, all decisions are made for the benefit of one group.

6. Fascism: In this form of government, all decisions are made for the benefit of the government.

7. Monarchy: In this form of government, the leader of the government rules with absolute power, has a title, and passes on power through his or her bloodline.

8. Dictatorship: The leader in this form of government has absolute power.

9. Theocracy: This form of government is ruled by the state religion.

10. Militarism: This form of government is ruled by the government’s military.

11. Anarchy: A state where there is no government.

12. Oligarchy: A form of government ruled by a few people.

13. Aristocracy: A form of government ruled by the wealthy.

14. Matriarchy: A form of government ruled by women.

15. Patriarchy: A form of government ruled by men.

16. Tribalism: A form of government ruled by a family or families.

17. Diarchy: A form of government ruled by two persons.

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