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Types of Govt. Vocab
Unit 1: Types of Government Vocabulary Practice
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Government | The governing body given the authority to control and make decisions for a country. |
| Constitution | A detailed written framework of government, that includes the structures & functions of all parts of the government. |
| Limited Government | The government's powers are restricted by a Constitution. |
| Federalism | The division of power between the national government and state governments. |
| Consent of the Governed | the idea that government gains its power/authority from the people (the governed) |
| Republic | A way of governing in which the power rests with the PEOPLE. The people vote for representatives, & elect a President |
| Election | An organized vote of people in a community, state, or nation to elect a person for political office (EX: President) |
| Rule of Law | a principle stating all persons and institutions are accountable to laws and must be transparent; no one is above the law |
| Monarchy | a form of government headed by a king or queen who inherits the position, rules for life, and holds power that can range anywhere between limited to absolute |
| Confederal System | A system of government in which the power is held by the individual states, the central gov. has very limited power. |
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