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Intro to Government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| government | A group of people who keep law and order and make laws to keep society safe and organized. |
| democracy | Type of government that is controlled by elected citizens. (voting) |
| limited power government | A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution. |
| unlimited power government | No restraints are placed on the authority of the government. Individual rights are curbed. Includes tyranny, totalitarian and authoritarian |
| federal republic | U.S. government based on a main constitution and rights of citizens. |
| authoritarian | A government in which one leader or group of people holds absolute power and citizens' rights are few. |
| monarchy | A form of government in which power is vested in hereditary kings and queens who govern in the interests of all. |
| communism | A political system in which the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in a country. |
| dictator | Leader who has absolute power and rules a nation by force |
| local government | Governs all things necessary to run a county, city or town (mayor) |
| state government | Control of business, labor, farming, trades and professions (governor) |
| federal government | The idea of government located in one place managing an entire country's national affairs. (president) |
| executive branch | Carries out or enforces the laws |
| legislative branch | Has the power to make laws |
| judicial branch | The branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice |
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