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Can you name the types of government, given the World Factbook definitions?
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A system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single -
often authoritarian -
party holds power...a classless society.
Communist
90.6%
A condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority.
Anarchy
90.2%
A government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a [leader] who reigns over a state or territory, usually for life and by hereditary right...
Monarchy
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A government in which control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power.
Oligarchy
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A form of government in which a ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws).
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A system of government in which a [leader] is guided by a [document] whereby his/
her rights, duties, and responsibilities are spelled out in written law or by custom.
Constitutional Monarchy
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A form of government in which sovereign power is formally divided -
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between a central authority and a number of constituent regions
Federation
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A state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them.
Democratic Republic
33.1%
A union by compact or treaty between states, provinces, or territories, that creates a central government with limited powers; the constituent entities retain supreme authority
Confederation
31.9%
Similar to a monarchy or sultanate, but a government in which the supreme power is in the hands of...the ruler of a Muslim state...
Emirate
23.8%
...the legislature selects the government -
a prime minister, premier, or chancellor along with the cabinet ministers -
according to party strength as expressed in elections...
Parliamentary Democracy
19.5%
...the powers of the central government are restricted and in which the component parts retain a degree of self-
government; ultimate sovereign power rests with the voters...
Federal Republic
17.9%
A particular form of government adopted by some Muslim states; ...in theory, a theocracy, it remains a republic, but its laws are required to be compatible with [religious] laws.
Islamic Republic
16.4%
A government administrated by a church.
Ecclesiastical
5.8%
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