In a democracy, the people hold the power. Citizens vote to elect leaders to represent them. If people don't like the decisions, they can vote for new leaders in the next election. Example: New Zealand.
A king or queen holds the power, which is passed down through their family. In a constitutional monarchy, an elected government makes most decisions. Example: United Kingdom.
One person (a dictator) has absolute power. They often take power by force and do not hold fair elections. Citizens have very few rights. Example: North Korea.
The government owns and controls everything. The goal is a society where everyone is equal and wealth is shared. In practice, a single political party holds all the power. Example: China.
Traditionally, Māori society was organised into iwi and hapū. Decisions were made collectively by the community, led by rangatira (chiefs) and kaumātua (elders). Example: Local iwi in Aotearoa.
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