Forms of Government and Key Political Figures

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Constitutional Monarchy

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A form of government in which the monarch is restricted by a constitution and has limited power.

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Parliamentary Democracy

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A democratic government where the legislature controls power through its ability to select the chief executive.

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Chief Executive

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The boss in charge who helps run a country or company and makes sure things get done.

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Parliament

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A group of people who make laws for a country.

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Monarch

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A king or queen.

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Governor General

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The person who represents the king or queen in a country and helps with important government duties.

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Prime Minister

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The leader of a country’s government who makes big decisions and helps run the country.

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Head of Government

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The leader who runs the country and makes big decisions (like a Prime Minister).

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Head of State

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The leader who represents the country at special events.

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Figurehead

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A leader who is the face of the country but doesn’t have real power.