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A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through elected representatives.
A form of government in which a single person, usually a king or queen, holds supreme authority and power is passed down through hereditary means.
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
A form of government in which a single person or a small group has absolute power and authority, often obtained and maintained by force.
A system of government in which power is held by a small group of individuals, usually from a privileged social class or elite.
A state of society without government or law, often associated with chaos and disorder.
A form of government in which religious leaders hold the power and religious law is the basis of governance.
A political and economic ideology advocating for the common ownership of the means of production and the absence of social classes, money, and the state.
An economic and political system in which the means of production and distribution are owned and controlled by the community as a whole.
A far-right, authoritarian political ideology characterized by dictatorial power, strong nationalism, suppression of dissent, and a focus on racial or ethnic purity.
A system of government in which the state has complete control over all aspects of public and private life, often led by a single leader or party.
A system of government in which supreme power is concentrated in the hands of one person, who exercises unlimited authority.
A government or state in which the wealthy class rules or has significant influence over policy decisions.
A form of government in which power is held by the nobility or a privileged upper class.
A system of government or organization in which individuals are selected for positions of power or influence based on their abilities and achievements.
A system of government or decision-making in which experts in technology and science have control and influence over policy decisions.
A form of democracy in which citizens have a direct role in decision-making and the governing of the state.
A form of democracy in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
A form of government in which a monarch serves as the head of state within the parameters of a constitution.
A form of government in which a monarch holds supreme authority and power is not limited by a constitution or other governing body.
A form of government in which a monarch serves as the head of state, while the day-to-day governance is carried out by a parliament or legislative body.
A system of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms, often enforced through strict obedience to authority.
A government led by a committee of military leaders, often established through a coup d'état or other means of seizing power.
A form of government in which a single political party holds power and no other parties are allowed to exist or compete in elections.
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, such as states or provinces.
A system of government in which independent states or regions form an alliance or confederation, while retaining their individual sovereignty.
A system of government in which power is centralized in a single central authority, with little or no power given to local governments.
A form of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, with an elected president as the head of state.
A form of government in which a president serves as both the head of state and the head of government, with separate powers and responsibilities.
A form of government in which a parliament or legislative body holds supreme power, and the executive branch is accountable to the legislature.
A form of government in which a president and a prime minister share executive power, with the president serving as the head of state and the prime minister as the head of government.
A form of government in which religious leaders hold power, and a constitution or other governing document outlines the structure and powers of the government.
A political ideology that combines elements of democracy and socialism, advocating for social ownership and democratic control of the means of production.
A political philosophy that emphasizes individual liberty, limited government intervention, and free markets.
A political ideology that advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society based on voluntary cooperation and workers' self-management.
A political ideology characterized by a focus on conservative principles, including a strong military, free markets, and a belief in the spread of democracy.
A political and economic ideology that emphasizes free markets, limited government intervention, and individual liberty.
A political ideology that combines elements of socialism and democracy, advocating for social welfare programs and a mixed economy.
A system in which economic activity is largely unrestricted, but political freedoms and civil liberties are limited or suppressed.
An economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the workers, but goods and services are exchanged through a market.
An economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state, with economic activity directed by the government.
A system of government in which power is held by a small group or committee, often composed of elected representatives.
A form of government in which military or defense forces hold the highest power and authority.
A government or state in which those in power exploit their positions to enrich themselves and their associates through corruption and embezzlement.
A form of government in which power is held by those with a certain level of property or wealth.
A system of government in which the elderly hold the majority of the power and decision-making authority.
A form of government in which the least qualified or most unscrupulous individuals hold power and make decisions.