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