Copy of 6th grade Government Vocabulary Words

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The people and system that has authority to make laws, enforce laws, and interpret laws

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Government

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A group of people organized to acquire and exercise political power.

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Political Party

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A state's government is divided into branches with separate powers and responsibilities.

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Separation of powers

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The person who has the most authority in an organization or business.

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Chief Executive

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A government in which branches are fused together. Citizens do not vote for the leader of the country.

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Parliamentary democracy

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A ruler with total power over a country who takes control by force.

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Dictator

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A government that allows a king or queen to be the official head of state but has little power in the government.

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Constitutional monarchy

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The act of limiting what people can hear, see, or say in the media.

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Censorship

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A formal expression of opinion or choice (as by ballot in an election).

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Voting

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A country or nation where the people hold supreme power.

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Democracy