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Terms in Political Science

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Define: Please use your own words inthe most simplest terms.

oligarchy
Autocracy
Constitutionalism
Communism
Capitalism

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Concise definitions of the listed terms in political science (see original problem) is provided in this solution.

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These terms can be simply defined as follows:

1) Oligarchy--The traditional definiton is rule by a few. Aristotle defined this as the corrupt form of rule by an elite when they are governing only in the interest of themselves.

2) Autocracy--This form of government is usually headed up by one person, often called a tyrant. Power is absolute and the ruler(s) face no limits on their choices or declarations. An autocrat ...

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