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Canada government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| commonwealth | A self-governing territory associated with another country |
| free election | An election in which all citizens can vote as long as they meet the requirements |
| minority | A small part of a group |
| parliamentary democracy | A governing system in which citizens elect members of a legislature called a parliament |
| prime minister | The leader of a parliamentary government who heads both the executive and legislative branches |
| federal system | A governing system in which the states share authority with a national, or central, government |
| separatist | A person who wants to become or remain separate from a government or group |
| referendum | An election in which citizens can vote to accept or reject a suggested law |