Comparison should include democracy in the United States (a constitutional republic) and the governments of the following countries:
- United Kingdom—constitutional monarchy
- France—unitary semi-presidential republic
- People's Republic of China—communist
- Russia—federation, semi-presidential republic
- Iran—Islamic republic/Theocracy
- North Korea—military dictatorship
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is constitutional monarchy?
- What is a military dictatorship?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each form of government?
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