(vocab list with definitions)
VOCAB LIST: Types of Government Systems
democracy – a form of government in which the citizens have the power
republic – (similar to a democracy) a form of government in which the citizens elect representatives to make decisions
monarchy – a form of government in which a king or queen is the leader
dictatorship – a form of government in which a single person (the dictator) has complete control over the country and makes the decisions
theocracy – a form of government in which the country is ruled by religious authorities
capitalism – an economic system based on private ownership of property
socialism – an economic system based on shared ownership of property
communism – a system of government in which the state controls the economy