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Ideology
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A system of government where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
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Democracy
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A system of government in which a single ruler, usually a king or queen, holds power, often for life and hereditary succession.
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Monarchism
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A political and economic system where all property and resources are owned, usually by the state or the community, rather than individuals. (Never works)
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Communism
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A political philosophy that opposes all forms of hierarchical authority, including government, and advocates for a society based on voluntary cooperation, mutual aid, and self-governance.
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Anarchism
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A far-right, authoritarian political system that emphasizes strong centralized control, nationalism, and militarism.
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Fascism
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A system of government in which religious leaders rule in the name of a deity, and laws are based on religious principles.
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Theocracy
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A political ideology that emphasizes individual rights, freedom, democracy, and equal opportunity.
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Liberalism
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A political ideology that values tradition, stability, and limited government, it emphasizes personal responsibility, free markets, and preserving social and cultural institutions.
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Conservatism
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A political and economic ideology that advocates for the collective or government ownership and control of the means of production, distribution, and exchange. (Often confused with Communism)
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Socialism
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A political ideology that seeks to promote social, political, and economic reform. It focuses on addressing inequality, expanding civil rights, improving social welfare, and supporting government intervention to solve societal problems.
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Progressivism
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