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GOVERNMENT

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They interpret the law or decide what the law actually says. They settle disputes between the Executive and Legislative branches. This is our Supreme Court.
The branch responsible for enforcing the law and running the gov't. This is our president.
Power is in the hands of a group who share power. Similar to a dictatorship, but usually not as violent. This group is usually not elected.
A person who is a legal member of a country and enjoys all the rights and privileges of that country.
The branch of government that has the powers to make laws, collect taxes, and spend money. This is Congress.
It is similar to a republic, but there is still a king or queen in the picture. They have no power though.
A written document by which a government is operated. The gov't has to follow the constitution.
The group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, city, etc.
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There are no restrictions on gov'ts power. Usually, there is no constitution. Gov't often intrudes into people's lives. Fewer rights and freedoms.
A person elected to help make gov't decisions for a very large group, like a country.
A category of government in which there are limits on how much power gov't can have. A written constitution is what limits its power.
Similar to a dictatorship. The leaders are military commanders who use the military to keep control of the people
One person has all gov't power, sort of like a monarchy, but power is not inherited. Power is usually taken by force. Uses fear and intimidation to keep control of the people.
When there is an election and people vote what most of the people want is what is done. This is how limited gov'ts make decisions.
Rule by a king or queen. Power is inherited through a family line.
A system of gov't in which all citizens share gov't control. Originated in Athens, Greece, c. 500 B.C.
A system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make gov't decisions for them. Originated in Rome, Italy in 509 B.C.