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Unit 2 Govt Words
Vocab
Term | Definition |
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legislature | the law making body of government |
Dictatorship | A form of government in which the political power is held by a self-appointed ruler |
Prime Minister | The head of government in a Parliamentary democracy |
Monarchy | Ruled by a king or queen |
Presidential Democracy | A system of government in which the president is directly elected by the citizens |
Democracy | A country or nation that receives its power from the people |
Parliamentary Democracy | Executive power is vested in a legislature. The legislature selects the executive branch |
Autocratic | One person possesses unlimited government power |
Head of state | Ceremonial position with limited government power; often reserved for a monarch |
Head of government | Leader of government with the most influence and power |
Executive | Branch of government responsible for carrying out the laws |
Personal Freedom | Basic rights given to citizens that include the right to vote, equal rights and freedom of the press, speech, and religion |