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The authority of the governments of todays ci-vil-ization, dates bach to the concept of divine rite of kings, established by The Holy Roman Empire. The Religious beginning of modern ci-vil-ization.

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Totalitarianism-Maintaining absolute control over the lives of the people Example: North Korea

Ideology-Claiming to be the only group capable of doing right Example: US political parties

Divine right-Claiming a god-given right to rule Example: Many Middle Eastern countries

Fear-Keeping citizens in line through fear and violence - Example: WWII Germany under Hitler; ISIS in exacting worldwide terrrorism

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That all depends on the type of government. For a democracy, it is supposed to be the people. Unfortunately it doesn't quite ever seem to work that way. Tends to be from the politicians.

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Our govt. gets its power from the people.

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Q: From where do the different types of government receive their power to rule?
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