Unit 3 Vocabulary

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Confederation

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A system in which a variety of countries, people, or groups band together for a common purpose.

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Executive

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refers to the branch of government responsible for the administration of the laws

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Judicial System

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refers to the administration of justice through the courts of law

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Legislative

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refers to the branch of government responsible for making laws

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Parliamentary System

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political system in which a single legislative body, know a parliament, makes and executes 
the laws

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Unitary Government System

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political system characterized by a national government that performs all 
government functions and limits the powers of regional governments