Colonial Government and Political Terms

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To govern

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To be able to control or make rules for

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Government

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The system by which a nation, state, or community is governed

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Parliament

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The legislature, or lawmaking group, in the government of the United Kingdom (Great Britain). The government leader, called the prime minister, is always a member of Parliament. This makes Britain different from the United States, which keeps Congress and the president in separate branches of government.

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Tyrant

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A cruel and oppressive ruler

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Representative/Represent

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A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.