Government in the Western Hemisphere

Front

An important change to a constitution or in a body of laws is called an _________.

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amendment

Front

The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution, which outline the basic rights that all U.S. citizens have, are called the ___________.

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

The division of the duties of government into legislative, executive, and judicial powers is known as the _____________.

Back

Branches of Government

Front

The type of government in Canada, where there is more than one political party and the people elect their representatives to be members of Parliament, is called _____________.

Back

Canadian Parliamentary Democracy

Front

A person who is recognized (legally) as a member of a state or nation is called a ___________.

Back

citizen

Front

The document that outlines the basic beliefs and laws of the United States, establishes the powers and duties of government, and guarantees certain rights to the people in it is called the _____________.

Back

United States Constitution

Front

A form of government based on consent of the governed is called ___________.

Back

democracy

Front

A ruler with complete power and authority over a country is called a ___________.

Back

dictator

Front

A form of government that has a ruler with complete power and authority is called a ___________.

Back

dictatorship

Front

The branch of government that includes the President, the Cabinet (the Vice-President, and 15 heads of departments) is called the _____________.

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executive branch