ULS Unit 11 Vocab Flashcard

Front

A leader of a state that carries out laws

Back

Governor

Front

Something that allows a person to have, get or do things

Back

Rights

Front

A place where people live and work together in one area

Back

Community

Front

A rule made by the government that tells people what they can or cannot do

Back

Law

Front

A person who is in charge of a city or town

Back

Mayor

Front

The system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units

Back

Federalism

Front

A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states

Back

Treaty

Front

The process by which a bill becomes law

Back

Legislation

Front

The right to vote in political elections

Back

Suffrage

Front

A government in which the power is held by the people, typically through elected representatives

Back

Democracy