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A type of government where the common people hold political power and either rule directly or through elected officials
democracy
A form of government in which a person or small group of people have almost unlimited power.
dictatorship
The Government controls the media (Newspapers, radio, TV, internet, films) allowing people to see and hear only what it wants them to.
Dictatorship
Everyone, including the government, must obey the laws of the land.
democracy
People who criticise the government, may be tortured or imprisoned or sent to special camps.
dictatorship
People have the freedom to criticise the government and protest about its policies.
democracy
Trade unions are banned.
dictatorship
Newspapers can write what they want about the government.
democracy
A government has limited time in power, after which voters can choose a different government.
democracy
People can follow whatever religion they wish.
democracy
Secret police keep the people under control often using brutal methods like torture.
dictatorship
