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A government in which the ruler is also the religious leader.
What is a Theocracy?
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Constitutional Monarchy
The English monarchy. Ex. Queen Elizabeth
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A monarchy in which the king or queen rules in accordance with the laws. (The king/queen has no real power).
What is a Constitutional Monarchy?
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Theocracy
Islamic empire
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A government in which the people hold ruling power.
What is a Democracy?
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Absolute Monarchy
Russian Czars
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A monarch with complete power.
What is an Absolute Monarchy?
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Fascism
Benito Mussolini
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The state is glorified through the sacrifice of human rights. (Typically found in an Authoritarian government).
What is Fascism?
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