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Definition of some political terms

Writer: Kavieng chengKavieng cheng

Democracy: A system of government where power is held by the people, typically through representatives elected by them.


Republic: A form of government where power is held by elected officials rather than a monarch or other hereditary ruler.


Socialism: A political and economic system where the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned and controlled by the state or the community as a whole.

Capitalism: An economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and distribution, with a focus on profit-making.


Totalitarianism: A system of government characterized by a single, all-powerful party or leader that controls all aspects of society and suppresses individual freedoms.


Fascism: A political ideology characterized by extreme nationalism, authoritarianism, and often a belief in the superiority of one's own race or nation.


Communism: A political and economic system where the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned and controlled by the community as a whole, typically through a centralized government.


Libertarianism: A political philosophy that emphasizes individual liberty and limited government intervention in economic and social affairs.


Authoritarianism: A system of government where individual freedoms and civil liberties are restricted in favor of the authority of the state or the ruling party.


Anarchy: A political ideology characterized by the absence of government or other centralized authority.



 
 
 

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