There Are Many Types of Governments in the World Today

question 44

Essay

There are many types of governments in the world today.What characteristics do political scientists use to distinguish between different types of government? What are the defining characteristics of a democracy? What are the defining characteristics of a constitutional government,an authoritarian government,and a totalitarian government?

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Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

Intellectual ability that reflects basic information processing skills, including working memory, processing speed, and the ability to detect relations among stimuli and draw inferences; underlies learning, is not influenced by culture, and reflects brain functioning.

Pragmatic Intelligence

The ability to solve real-world problems by adapting to, shaping, or selecting environments.

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use skills, knowledge, and experience gained over time, often improving as one gets older.

Fluid Intelligence

The ability to think abstractly, reason quickly, and solve problems in novel situations, independent of acquired knowledge.