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Government AL deck
A deck of flash cards to study for my World Cultures AL.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Democracy | A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions typically by voting for their leaders and on important issues. |
| Representative Government | A system of government where citizens elect leaders to make decisions on their behalf, ensuring that the government reflects the will of the people. |
| Parliamentary System | A system of government in which the executive branch is chosen from and held accountable by the legislative. |
| Legislative branch | The part of the government responsible for making laws. In many countries, this is a group of elected officials such as a parliament or congress. |
| Unlimited Government | A form of government where one person or a small group has total control over every aspect of life without any limits on their power. |
| Judicial Branch | The part of the government that interprets the laws and ensures they are applied fairly. This includes courts and supreme court. |
| Limited Government | A government where the power of the leaders' restricted by laws or a constitution, ensuring citizens' rights are protected. |
| Constitution | A system of government that s based on a set of fundamental laws that outlines the rights of the citizens and the power of the government. |
| Executive Branch | The part of a government responsible for carrying out and enforcing the laws created by the legislative branch. This branch is often led by a president or prime minister. |
| Separation of powers | The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power. |