Political Vocab review

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Law making branch

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Legislative

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A government where authority rests with a single leader; citizens have no decision-making power.

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autocratic

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Common name for the legislature in a parliamentary democracy

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parliament

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Legislature with upper and lower house

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bicameral

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Title for head of a parliamentary democracy

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Prime Minister

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Head of government in Germany

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chancellor

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Title of head of government in presidential democracy

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president

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A government where authority rests with citizens; they make decisions.

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democratic

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An organization representing a political agenda and socioeconomic positions within a nation; a group with similar ideas for the country's well-being.

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political party

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Branch of government that implements and enforces laws

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executive