Section 3
Types of States
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Types of States
States vary based on who holds power, who elects the empowered, and how authority is maintained.
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Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which supreme power is absolutely or nominally lodged with an individual, who is the head of state.
Oligarchy
An oligarchy is a form of government in which power effectively rests with a small elite segment of society.
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Dictatorship and Totalitarianism
Dictatorships govern without consent of the people and in totalitarian dictatorships the power to govern extends to all aspects of life.
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Democracy
Democracy is a form of government in which sovereignty is held by the majority of citizens within a country or a state.
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New State Spaces
States are not necessarily the same as nations. New state spaces are redefining borders, and they may not be ruled by national governments.