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unit 2 govt words
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Legislature | The law making body of a government |
| Dictatorship | A from of government in which the political power is held by a self- appointed ruler |
| Prime Minister | The head of government in a parliamentary democracy |
| Monarchy | Ruled by a king and 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. |
| Autocratic | 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 |