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C2 Vocabulary
Vocabulary practice for C2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| tyranny | A cruel and repressive government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator. |
| sovereign | In control; having the power; able to act at will |
| consent | permission; approval to do something |
| legislative | law making; the branch of government that makes laws |
| executive | having the power to make decisions and enforce laws |
| judicial | acting as a judge; relating to the administration of justice |
| check | to limit; to hold back; to restrain |
| unconstitutional | against the Constitution; illegal |
| federalism | a system of government where the national government shares power with the state governments. |
| special interest group | a group of people who try to influence the government to act in their favor |
| political party | a group of people who work together to gain political power |
| constituents | the people who politicians are elected to represent; the people who elect representatives |