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Articles

United States of America
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:US-GreatSeal-Obverse.svg (public use)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usa

Totalitarianism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Adolf_Hitler_cph_3a48970.jpg (public use)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_Germany

Socialism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Henri_de_Saint-simon_portrait.jpg (expired)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism

Russia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Rs-map.png (public use)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia

Monarchism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Crown_of_Saint_Edward.svg (public use)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchism

Malaysia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Tunku_abd_rahman.jpg (public use)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunku_Abdul_Rahman

Japan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_Japan.svg (public use)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan

Feminism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Rosie_the_Riveter.jpg (public use)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_feminism

Direct democracy
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Kuan_Yew

Communism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Karl_Marx.jpg (expired)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communism

China
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China

Burma
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burma

Anarchism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:WilliamGodwin.jpg (expired)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarchism

Anarcho-Anarchism
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarchism

Aristocracy
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens

Italy
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy

Singapore
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore

Christian democracy
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ

Communist state
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communism

Communitarianism
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Taylor_%28philosopher%29

Conservatism
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservatism

Facism
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservatism

Germany
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_Germany.svg (public use)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany

Iraq
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq

Libertarianism
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarianism

Meritocracy
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius

Military dictatorship
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Praetorian_GuardSoldiers_basrelief_med.jpg (expired)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military

Nationalism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Eug%C3%A8ne_Delacroix_-_La_libert%C3%A9_guidant_le_peuple.jpgOligarcy (public use)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationalism

Oligarchy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Sparta_territory.jpg (public use)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparta

Representative democracy
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy

Republic
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic

Taiwan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:101.tall.altonthompson.jpg (public use)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan

Systems

Anarcho-Communism

Anarchist communism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 15). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarcho-communism.

Appleton, H. (n.d.). Henry Appleton - Anarchism, True and False. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from
http://praxeology.net/HA-ATF.htm.

Berkman, A. (n.d.). What Is Communist Anarchism?. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://dwardmac.pitzer.edu/Anarchist_Archives/bright/berkman/comanarchism/whatis_toc.html.

Craparo, S. (n.d.). Anarchist Communists: A Question Of Class - International Anarchist movement - Anarkismo . Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.anarkismo.net/newswire.php?story_id=1336.

Kropotkin, P. (n.d.). THE CONQUEST OF BREAD. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://dwardmac.pitzer.edu/Anarchist_Archives/kropotkin/conquest/toc.html.

Aristocracy
Aristocracy-Britannica Online Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from www.britannica.com/eb/article-9009447/aristocracy .

Aristocracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 14). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristocracy .

Aristocracy-Definition from the Merriam Webster online dictionary. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aristocracy.

Aristocracy. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.hyw.com/books/history/Aristocr.htm.

Hooker, R. (1999, July 14). Aristocracy. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/GLOSSARY/ARISTOC.HTM.

Kautsky, J. H. (n.d.). Aristocracy-Infoplease. Retrieved March 22, 2008 from , Web site: http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0804705.html

Ward, D. W. (2003). Aristocracy. Retrieved March 22, 2008 from Library of Halexandria, Web site: http://www.halexandria.org/dward339.htm

Communist State

Communist state - Information from Reference.com. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.reference.com/search?q=Communist%20state.

Communist state - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 12). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communist_state .

Communist state. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Communist_state#Defunct_Communist_states.

Direct Democracy

Direct Democracy UK. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.direct-democracy.co.uk/.

Mcconnachie , A. (n.d.). DIRECT DEMOCRACY. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.sovereignty.org.uk/features/articles/dirdemoc.html.

New Earth Media (2003). The Book Of Rule : How The World is Governed. Great Britain: Dorling Kindersley Limited .

Switzerland's System of Direct Democracy. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://direct-democracy.geschichte-schweiz.ch/.

Libertarianism
Boaz, D. (n.d.). Libertarianism: A Primer --new site. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.libertarianism.org/.

Encyclopaedia Britannica (2006). Britannica Concise Encyclopedia . United Kingdom: Encyclopaedia Britannica (UK) Ltd .

Libertarianism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 21). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarianism .

Libertarianism.com. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.libertarianism.com/.

The Libertarianism FAQ. (2004, March 14). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/libertarianism.html#A7.

Libertarianism: Definition and Much More from Answers.com. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.answers.com/topic/libertarianism-2?nr=1&lsc=true.

Meritocracy

Diromualdo, T. (2006, Nov. 9). The misguided talent war (WTN News). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://wistechnology.com/articles/3471/?id=3471.

Douthat, R. (n.d.). Does Meritocracy Work?. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200511/college-and-meritocracy.

Meritocracy. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.sociology.org.uk/tece1n1.htm.

Meritocracy - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meritocracy.

Meritocracy definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/DictionaryResults.aspx?search=meritocracy.

Meritocracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 12). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meritocracy.

Miller, R. K., Jr. & McNamee, S. J. (2004). The Meritocracy Myth . Retrieved March 22, 2008 from , University of North Carolina at Wilmington Web site: http://www.ncsociology.org/sociationtoday/v21/merit.htm

Seligman, D. (1994, December 19). The Rise of the Meritocracy. - book reviews | National Review | Find Articles at BNET.com. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1282/is_n24_v46/ai_16218255.

Vaknin, S. (n.d.). Meritocracy and Brain Drain. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://samvak.tripod.com/nm026.html.

Young, M. D. (1958). The Rise of The Meritocracy. London: Thames
and Hudson .

Military Dictatorship

Burma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 23). Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar .

Military dictatorship - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 21). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_dictatorship .

Propaganda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 23). Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propaganda#The_Iraq_War .

Tan, A. K. J. (1998, September 15). APCEL Report : Myanmar. Retrieved March 22, 2008 from , Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore Web site: http://sunsite.nus.edu.sg/apcel/dbase/myanmar/reportmy.html.

Monarchism

Monarchism: Definition and Much More from Answers.com. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.answers.com/topic/monarchism.

The Monarchy Today > What is constitutional monarchy?. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://194.203.40.17/output/Page4682.asp.

Vidljinovic, Z. (1997, Nov. 17). Absolute Monarchy. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.thenagain.info/Webchron/Glossary/AbsMonarch.html.

New Earth Media (2003). The Book Of Rule : How The World is Governed. Great Britain: Dorling Kindersley Limited .

Democracy (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.azete.com/preview/39582

Oligarchy

0303/09/02 -- Protest the Oil Oligarchy?s Energy and Ecology Policies. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://forests.org/archived_site/today/recent/2002/buecodis.htm.

Carr, K. (2006, Nov. 10). Oligarchy - History for Kids!. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/government/oligarchy.htm.

Murdock, D. M. (n.d.). Oligarchy is Not Democracy. Retrieved March 22, 2008 from , Web site: http://www.truthbeknown.com/democrac.htm

Oligarchy Quotes. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/oligarchy.html.

Oligarchy page. (2007, August 9). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.angelfire.com/mac/egmatthews/worldinfo/glossary/oligarchy.html.

Oligarchy quotes & quotations. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/oligarchy/.

Oligarchy, the Utopian System. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.students.org.au/oligarchy/.

Representative Democracy

Bo, L. (n.d.). Representative Government and Democracy . Retrieved March 22, 2008 from , Web site: http://www.oycf.org/Perspectives/3_123199/representative_government.htm

Democracy. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/democracy.htm.

History of democracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 9). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_democracy .

Encyclopaedia Britannica (2006). Britannica Concise Encyclopedia . United Kingdom: Encyclopaedia Britannica (UK) Ltd

Representative democracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 17). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representative_democracy .

What Is Democracy? - Defining Democracy. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/whatsdem/whatdm2.htm.

Republic

Greece - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 20). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece#History .
Republic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 17). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic .

Yahoo! Answers - Who is the first president of any country in the world history?. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://sg.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmWlhGilAA5n4c49jllqeZch4wt.;_ylv=3?qid=20070519094406AAfLibe.

Totalitarianism

Totalitarianism - MSN Encarta. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761574819.

Barington, L. (n.d.). Totalitarianism | Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://www.bookrags.com/research/totalitarianism-este-0001_0004_0/.

Poon, H. W. (n.d.). Totalitarinism in Europe. Retrieved March 22, 2008 from , Web site: http://www.thecorner.org/hist/total/total.htm

Ideologies

Anarchism

A.1 What is anarchism?. (n.d.). Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://www.geocities.com/capitolHill/1931/secA1.html.

Anarchism - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. (n.d.). Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anarchism.

Anarchism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 22). Retrieved Mar. 23, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarchism .

Anarchism. (n.d.). Retrieved Mar. 23, 2008, from http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAanarchist.htm.

Justice , J. (n.d.). Defining Anarchism. Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://flag.blackened.net/liberty/defanar.html.

Index of anarchists and anarchism around the world. (n.d.). Retrieved Mar. 23, 2008, from http://flag.blackened.net/revolt/anarchism/index.html.

Christian Democracy

Benigni, U. (n.d.). CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Christian Democracy. Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04708a.htm.

Christian democracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 19). Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_democracy#History_of_Christian_Democracy .
Communism

Christian communismss - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 19). Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_communism .

Communism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 22). Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communism .

Communism. (n.d.). Retrieved Mar. 23, 2008, from http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/communism.htm.

Colton, T. J. (2007). Communism-MSN Encarta. Retrieved March 23, 2008 from Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2007, Davis Center for Russian Studies, Harvard University Web site: http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761572241_9/Communism.html

Engels , F., & Blunden, A. (n.d.). The Principles of Communism. Retrieved Mar. 23, 2008, from http://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1847/11/prin-com.htm.

Museum of Communism. (n.d.). Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/bcaplan/museum/musframe.htm.

Communitarianism

The Communitarian Network. (n.d.). Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://www.gwu.edu/~ccps/platformtext.html.

The Communitarian Network. (n.d.). Retrieved Mar. 24, 2008, from http://www.gwu.edu/~ccps/about_us.html.

Communitarianism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 12). Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communitarianism .

Sirianni , C., & Friedland, L. (n.d.). CPN - Tools. Retrieved Mar. 23, 2008, from http://www.cpn.org/tools/dictionary/communitarian.html.

Younkins, E. W. (2001, September 1). AMITAI ETZIONI'S RESPONSIVE COMMUNITY:. Retrieved March 23, 2008 from , Web site: http://www.quebecoislibre.org/010901-13.htm

Conservatism

Agre, P. E. (2004, August). What Is Conservatism and What Is Wrong with It? . Retrieved March 23, 2008 from , Web site: http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/pagre/conservatism.html

Conservatism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 17). Retrieved Mar. 23, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservatism .

Conservatism: Definition and Much More from Answers.com. (n.d.). Retrieved Mar. 23, 2008, from http://www.answers.com/topic/conservatism?cat=biz-fin.

National conservatism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, February 27). Retrieved Mar. 23, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_conservatism .

Fascism

Fascism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 22). Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism .

Fascism - ninemsn Encarta. (n.d.). Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://au.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761568245_2/Fascism.html.

Fascism definition, origins, characteristics, fascist state, corporative state. (n.d.). Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Fascism/Fascism_def_char_hx.html.

Orwell, G. (2004, July 24). George Orwell: What is Fascism?. Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://orwell.ru/library/articles/As_I_Please/english/efasc.

Price, R. G . (2003, October 23). Understanding Fascism and anti-Semitism. Retrieved March 23, 2008 from , Web site: http://www.rationalrevolution.net/articles/understanding_fascism.htm

The political economy of fascism. (n.d.). Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://www.dkrenton.co.uk/research/polecon.htm.

Feminism

(2007, June 6). Feminism?. Retrieved March 23, 2008 from Web site: http://zhidao.baidu.com/question/28945503.html?fr=qrl3

Feminism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 22). Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminism.

Feminism and Women's Studies: Welcome. (n.d.). Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://feminism.eserver.org/.

Feminism. (n.d.). Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://www.friesian.com/feminism.htm.

Haslanger, S., & Tuana, N. (2004, March 15). Topics in Feminism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/feminism-topics/.

Nationalism

Handler, R. (n.d.). The Nationalism Project: Richard Handler on "Nationalism". Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://www.nationalismproject.org/what/handler.htm.

Mauro, R. M. (n.d.). The ideology of nationalism or nationalistic ideology?Nationalism as strategic political thinking, not ideology political thinking. Retrieved March 23, 2008 from Political Study Association, Department of political science Web site: http://www.psa.ac.uk/2007/pps/Mauro.pdf

Nationalism (The Best Political Ideology). (n.d.). Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://bestuff.com/stuff/nationalism.

Nationalism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 17). Retrieved March 22, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationalism.

Socialism

Kovel , J., & Lowy, M. (n.d.). Politics in the Zeros - An ecosocialist manifesto. Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://polizeros.com/2007/06/16/an-ecosocialist-manifesto/.

Mcmullen, D. (2006, Oct. 16). The Socialism Website. Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://home.vicnet.net.au/~dmcm/.

Socialism and Origin- Britannica Student Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://student.britannica.com/comptons/article-208179/socialism.

The Origin of Socialism. (n.d.). Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://cbc-inc.com/soc_origin.asp.

Wall, D. (n.d.). Politics in the Zeros - Socialism today must be Green. Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://polizeros.com/2007/10/29/socialism-today-must-be-green/.

Wall, D. (2007, Oct. 28). Another Green World: Socialism today must be Green. Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://another-green-world.blogspot.com/2007/10/socialism-today-must-be-green.html.

Wienk, D. (n.d.). Christian Socialism. Retrieved March 23, 2008, from http://www.anglocatholicsocialism.org/christiansocialism.html.

Case Studies

Burma/ Myanmar

Burma (12/07)-Background Note-Burma. (2007, December). Retrieved March 26, 2008, from http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35910.htm.

Burma Issues - History of Burma. (n.d.). Retrieved March 26, 2008, from http://www.burmaissues.org/En/facts.html.

Lansner, T. R. (n.d). Burma History-. Retrieved March 26, 2008 from , Web site: http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/burma/history.html

CIA - The World Factbook -- Burma. (2008, March 20). Retrieved March 26, 2008, from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bm.html.

Politics of Burma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, March 9). Retrieved March 26, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Burma.

Shoot on Sight. (n.d.). Retrieved March 26, 2008, from http://www.witness.org/index.php?option=com_rightsalert&Itemid=178&task=view&alert_id=53v.
Italy

Birth of the Italian Republic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (2008, February 27). Retrieved March 26, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birth_of_the_Italian_Republic.

Italy (02/08). (2008, February). Retrieved March 26, 2008, from http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/4033.htm.

Italy's Government. (2001). Retrieved March 26, 2008, from http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112187/italy_government.htm.

Italy:History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com. (n.d.). Retrieved March 26, 2008, from http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107658.html.

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A to Z government systems A system where a Government is unnecessary and undesirable whichmeans that everything is based on voluntary cooperation by individuals and groups A system where a Government is unnecessary and undesirable which means that everything is based on voluntary cooperation by individuals and groups One person who has absolute rule over a country or a state and is usually hereditary or they claim as being given divine right with or without advisors. A system combining Anarchism and capitalism A system where there is no State or capitalism A system combing Anarchism and savagery where savagery means acceptance comes easily. A system where there are no hierarchies such as political or economic hierarchies. A system where labour is emphasized and thus it has trade unions that replace the State A system where there is more democratic decision-making A government with only a few people who are thought to be best qualified. A system where the people vote on the legislation and executive bills instead of electing leaders to do it for them. A concentration of power in a leader who is not constitutionally responsible to the people A one person government. A system that is ruled by enlightened monarchs. A system that is suitable for Islams as this system represents the political unity of the Muslims A system that combines republic and capitalism together. A system where the health of the community is the first priority A system where there is no such thing as a private property because the goods are owned by the government and is available to anyone if needed A system where many opinions are taken into consideration before making decisions The system of Constitutional Monarchy has a Head of State that does not change as the governments change and a Government. Only the elected Officials can pass laws, the Head of State acts as an advisor to the Officials. Leaders are elected by the people but the leaders have a limited power over the people and must go according to constitutional laws A system where there are civic assemblies which represents the country's economic, social, industry and cultural aspects A system where the making of laws must arise from the public if not the law cannot be approved. A system where there is democratic representations in a country without the use of elections. A democratic republic is a country where there is freedom of speech, election and press. A system where two rulers have equal shared absolute power over the country Government organization or group in with unlimited power A true democratic system where the people elect their leaders System where ruler with absolute power over the country. A system similar to that of tyranny where all is controlled by one man. A system ruled by dukes or duchesses A system combining Anarchism but with saving the environment as their first priority. A monarchy whose ruler is elected by the people. A monarchy that is Arab-suited A system that concentrates on the society's welfare as a whole and thus seeks patriotism. A system used by the medieval age where warriors and nobility rule. A system where the oldest are the leaders A system ruled by grand dukes or grand duchesses A system where the power lies with the loser level of government such as the name suggests, grassroots A system for the Jews because non-Jews would not be granted full citizenship. A monarchy where the kingship is passed to the sons when the father dies. A system with the Pope as its leader. A system where the people elect their leaders but the leaders have the freedom to do what they want. A system combining democracy with a religion, Islam A name that is given to many Muslim countries Government by those who want power and personal gain. A system where judges rule and rules by natural rights A system where judges rule but based on the judges opinions A system where the people elect the leaders to make decisions for them. A system which emphasizes on liberty, freedom for the people. A system where absolute power is given to magicians and wizards A government where females rule. Government by those with talent. A system where military force is used to establish freedom and liberty. A military-based government that has absolute rule over the country A system combining oligarchy, democracy and monarchy. A democratic system where there are no government parties. A small group which makes up the government which is usually corrupted and do things for their own sake. Government by the majority. A system where the people are allowed to coose whatever government system they want. A system similar to the parliamentary system except that the head of state does not have that much power. A system where the parliament checks on the executive branch of the government A system where voting is limited and where politicians take care of the governing of the country A system where the people vote on the legislation and executive bills instead of electing leaders to do it for them. Timocracy, Government controlled by the rich. A state where government uses police by means to control the life of the citizens. A monarchy where the monarch's title is linked to the people. A system where the executive branch is independent of the legislative branch. A monarchy where the monarch's title is prince A system combining democracy and religion A system where the government is elected by the people and the government has the responsibility in acting in people's interest. A system where there is restricted democracy A system where robots rule One person who proclaims himself as king which would usually lead to hereditary monarchy. A system similar to that of a presidential system except for the fact that the president and prime minister gets involved in everyday decision-making. A system where there is only 1 government party running the country and no other party is allowed to enter for elections. A system combining socialism and democracy A system that emphasizes on socialism that also has aspects of free market in its economy. A democratic system where workers are represented in government too. A system where the rulers are those highly-skilled and qualified. Maritime (relating to navigation or commerce on the sea) government Government of a state by divine rule, usually by people who are guided by the deities Government of a state by God. A democratic system where the leader is elected but has absolute rule. Absolute state which the people must follow orders from. Tribalism existed during the time of primitive men. Thus, it has a sense of primitive in it. However, it also emphasizes on communism and equality. A government ruled by an oppressive and severely unjust ruler. A system with administrative divisions governed by a person who is governed by the viceroy. A system combining democracy and parliamentary system which is somewhat similar to the United nations is adopting Auto: Manual: Drag Me