Types of Governments

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  1. 2. This Enlightenment Thinker inspired the US Constitution with his thoughts on the separation of powers.
  2. 6. This country is an example of an oligarchy.
  3. 9. The Mayflower Compact instituted this form of government.
  4. 10. In this form of democracy there are no representatives. Citizens are directly involved in the day-to-day work of governing the country.
  5. 12. This country is an example of a socialist country.
  6. 13. In this form of government the government owns all property.
  7. 14. This was written by Thomas Paine to encourage the colonists to support independence from England.
  8. 16. This document was written by English Nobility to limit the power of the King.
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  1. 1. This is the form of government the United States has.
  2. 3. This is a Greek word that means “rule by a few.
  3. 4. In this form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens’ lives.
  4. 5. This Enlightenment Thinker inspired the Declaration of Independence with his thoughts on natural rights.
  5. 7. In this form of government nobody is in control.
  6. 8. In this form of democracy, citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government.
  7. 9. When one person holds all the power by force, this person is known as a __________.
  8. 11. This is a government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.
  9. 15. In this form of government a king or queen rules the country.