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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| government ruled by religious leaders. | Theocracy |
| a system that is characterized by separation of powers of three branches: executive, judicial, and legislative. | Presidential Democracy |
| Dictatorship | leader has absolute power and authority and takes power by force through a revolution or power struggle. |
| Absolute monarchy | a hereditary leader controls all of the functions of the government. |
| the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that protect citizens rights. | Bill of Rights |
| there are three branches of the government that work together. | Separation of Powers |
| a system of government where executive leaders such as a prime minister or cabinet are chosen by the parliament. | Parliamentary Democracy |
| What branch is headed by the Supreme Court | Judicial |
| The President heads what branch | Executive |
| Congress heads what branch | Legislative |
| Checks and balances | each branch of the government can check the power of the other branches. For example: the veto |
| Women gained the right to vote with what Amendment | 19th |
| What amendment allows for freedom of speech, religion, the press, right to assemble peacefully. | 1st Amendment |
| The 14th Amendment allowed for | equal protection under the law. |
| prohibition of alcohol. Manufacturing, transport, and sale of alcohol is prohibited. | 18th Amendment |
| What amendment overturned the 18th and made alcohol legal? | 21st Amendment |
| establishes the right to vote at the age of 18. | 26th Amendment |
| 24th Amendment | prohibits limiting voting rights due to poll taxes or literacy tests. |
| What Amendment limits a presidential terms at two terms (8 years) | 22nd |