(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