Monarchy, Dictatorship, and Democracy Compared

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Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.

⚡ The twist

A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.

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In a dictatorship, one person or small group holds absolute power. Citizens have little say. History shows dictatorships often lead to human rights abuses.

Key facts

Remember these

1Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
2The U.S. has three branches of government.
3The Constitution was written in 1787.

Then & Now

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Question 1 of 2

What is the Constitution?

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Question 2 of 2

What are checks and balances?

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