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Government
Foundations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| representative government | government in which citizens elect officials who govern |
| federal system | government which divides power between a central government and state governments |
| separation of powers | the division of power between the branches of government |
| checks and balances | system in which each branch of government limits the power of another branch |
| legislative branch | the part of government that passes laws |
| executive branch | the part of government that enforces laws |
| judicial branch | the part of government that interprets laws |
| anarchy | Nobody is in controls. |
| monarchy | A King or Queen rules the country |
| dictatorship | One leader has absolute control over citizen’s lives. (usually a military leader) |
| oligarchy | Greek word that means “Rule by a Few” |
| democracy | Citizens hold the political power. POWER TO THE PEOPLE!. |
| found | to create or set up something, such as a city |