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Government systems
Term | Definition |
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Legislature | The law making body of a government |
Dictatorship | A form of government in which the political power is held by a self-appointed ruler |
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 |
Monarchy | Ruled by a king or qeen |
Prime Minister | The head of government in a parliamentary democracy |
Personal Freedom | Basic rights given to citizens that include the right to vote,equal rights, and freedom of press,speech,and religion |
Head of government | Leader of government with the most influence and power |
Autoxratic | One person possesses unlimited government power |
Parliamentary Democracy | Executive power is vested in a legislature. The legislature selects the executive branch |
Executive | Branch of government responsible for carrying out the laws |
Head of State | Ceremonial position with limited government power, often reserved for a monarch |