Europe Government Vocabulary Flashcards

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Autocracy

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A type of government where one person has unlimited power and citizens have little role.

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Democracy

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A type of government where ultimate power is given to the people through representation and free elections.

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Political Party

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An organization representing specific political goals and positions within a country.

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Prime Minister

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The head of government in a parliamentary democracy.

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Chancellor

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The head of government in Germany, another name for prime minister.

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Parliamentary Democracy

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A democracy where citizens elect the legislature, which elects the chief executive.

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Parliament

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Elected officials serving as lawmakers in a parliamentary democracy.

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Presidential Democracy

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A democracy where citizens vote directly for the country's president.

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Legislature

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A group of elected lawmakers in a county's government.

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Bicameral Legislature

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A legislature divided into an upper and lower house.