A ____________ is a system by which countries make laws to provide services, organize people, and maintain order.
Unit 1.3 | Basic Government Terms

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government
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A(n) ____________ is a system of government in which people elect representatives to serve them in government. They also have written rights and freedoms.
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Democracy
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A(n) _______________ is a government in which citizens have no voting power. Instead one ruler, king, queen, or dictator makes all the decisions.
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Autocracy
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A ruler or representative that has gained power through hereditary (family) line. Typically has little power today.
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Monarch
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The top official in the executive branch of a democracy. Such as a president, prime minister, or chancellor.
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Chief Executive
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Groups of politicians that share the same beliefs or ideals as to how government should be run. They often have large impact on how citizens vote in elections.
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Political Parties
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To be voted in by citizens to serve in government.
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Elected
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