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== Greek word origins of forms of government ==
== Greek word origins of forms of government ==
note the hierarchy here from elite / centralized to democratic /popular rule
* monarchy
* monarchy
** rule of one ("mono")
** rule of one ("mono")
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** rule by one but not a monarch
** rule by one but not a monarch
** power seized not inherited
** power seized not inherited
* democracy
** rule by the people ("demos")
* republic
* republic
** "res publica" = for the people
** "res publica" = for the people
** rule by representatives selected by the people
** rule by representatives selected by the people
* democracy
** rule by the people ("demos")
* mobocracy or ochlocracy
** rule by mob through intimidation
** mobs may also be used by unscrupulous politicians


=== Modern variations of Greek terms ===
=== Modern variations of Greek terms ===