Forms of Government

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What Is a Democracy?

This interesting book describes the characteristics of a democracy, a political system in which the government's power comes from its citizens. Democratic governments around the world are… More →

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What Is a Dictatorship?

This fascinating book describes the characteristics of a dictatorship, a political system in which an individual has absolute power to rule without the consent of citizens. Dictatorships… More →

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What Is a Monarchy?

This intriguing book describes the characteristics of a monarchy, a political system in which political power (usually inherited) rests with a monarch - a king or queen. Today, only six… More →

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What Is an Oligarchy?

This compelling book describes the characteristics of an oligarchy, a political system in which the government's power rests with a small but highly influential segment of a society. These… More →

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What Is a Theocracy?

This interesting book describes the characteristics of a theocracy, a political system in which a deity, or god, is considered to be the supreme ruler of the state. Religion plays the central More →

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