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democracy
A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
representative democracy
Government in which the people elect those who govern and pass laws; also called a republic.
direct democracy
A form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives
republic
A form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.
limited government
A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.
authoritarianism
A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
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