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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Regime type refers to the form of government that exists in a country, including its political structure, institutions, and rules. It describes how power is distributed and exercised within that country.
Democracy is a regime type where power rests with the people who exercise it either directly or through elected representatives.
Totalitarianism: Totalitarianism is an extreme form of authoritarianism where the government has total control over all aspects of public and private life.