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unit 2 govt words
vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Legislature | The law making body of a government |
| Autocratic | One person possesses unlimited government power |
| Personal Freedom | Basic rights given to citizens that include the right to vote , equal rights and freedom of the press , speech ,and religon |
| Dictatorship | A form of government in which the political power is held by a self -oppointed |
| Head of State | Ceremonial position with limited government power, often reserved for a monarch |
| Parliamentary Democracy | Executive power is vested in a legislature . The legislature selects the executive branch . |
| Monarchy | Ruled by the king or queen |
| Head of Government | Leader of government with the most influence and power |
| Presidential Democracy | A system of government in which the power from people |
| Democracy | A country or nation that receives its power from people |
| Executive | Branch of government responsible for carrying out the laws |
| Prime Minister | The head of government in a Parloamentary democracy |