Name and briefly describe the three forms of government that can result depending on how government power is distinguished

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Annora

5 February, 08:59

Name and briefly describe the three forms of government that can result depending on how government power is distinguished

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Veronica · Answer 1

The three forms of government are autocracy, oligarchy and democracy. Autocracy results from governing power being passed down to one person (i. e. dictatorship and absolute monarchy). Oligarchy consists of a small, close-knit group/clan that get their power via military, social and/or wealth status. Democracy is governance instilled by the people, for the people; this is either through direct democracy (everyone votes on all issues) or representative democracy (people elect representatives to govern on their behalf).