• The process of making fair judgments.

• An objective perspective on all matters.

A preference or prejudice for or against something or someone that can affect impartial judgment.

• A system for resolving conflicts in government.

• An official appointment to a government position.

• A type of government funding.

• A public meeting to discuss issues.

A proposed law presented to a legislature for approval.

• An assistant to the President or Prime Minister.

• A member of the executive branch in charge of a specific ministry or department.

• The head of the legislative branch.

• A representative of an independent advisory board.

• Military personnel assigned to government offices.

• Citizens who volunteer in the community.

• Elected officials who represent the people.

Employees and services provided by the government who work in public administration but are not elected officials.

• A document describing cultural traditions.

• A guideline written by political parties.

A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or organization is governed.

• A formal law that changes yearly.

• A person represented by an elected official / the area represented by an elected official.

• The primary leader of a political party.

• The division of government departments.

• The sum of all citizens within a nation.

• A system where leaders are chosen by lottery.

• A form of government led by one central figure.

• A government where officials are appointed by inheritance.

• A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

• Citizens selected to serve on a jury.

• Individuals running for office in an election.

• A council of elected representatives.

• All the people in a country or area who are eligible to vote in an election.

• The advisory committee to the legislative body.

• The branch responsible for reviewing laws.

• The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.

• The branch that creates laws.

• A government system led only by state officials.

• A political system with only one central government.

• A system of government where powers are divided between a central government and regional governments.

• A policy where local governments control all areas.

• An electoral system where the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins.

• A system where each candidate must win a majority of votes.

• A method of proportional voting.

• A requirement that candidates win in two rounds of voting.

• The organization of community service projects.

• A political campaign strategy.

• The act of writing policies.

• Governance is the process of governing; government is the organization by which a community or nation is governed.

• The chief lawmaker in parliament.

• The military leader of the country.

• The official representative of a country, often with ceremonial duties.

• The spokesperson for the government cabinet.

• The head of the judicial branch.

The person in charge of running the government.

• The chief executive officer of a private company.

• The primary media liaison.

• The place where all government officials live.

• The upper chamber of a legislative body.

• A council for judicial decision-making.

• The elected lower house of Parliament in some countries.

• Courts that report directly to the executive branch.

• Courts that operate without influence from other branches of government.

• Courts that are managed by local businesses.

• Courts run by elected officials.

• The branch of government that interprets and applies laws through the court system.

The branch that drafts new laws.

• The system that manages government finances.

• The organization responsible for public services.

• The judicial office that reviews court cases.

• The advisory group for community leaders.

• The government branch that enforces laws.

• Laws or legal rules enacted by government / the branch responsible for creating laws.

• A department that funds public projects.

• An agency that approves political parties.

• An organization that tries to influence government policies in favor of its interests.

• A group that directly elects officials.

• A coalition formed by several small parties.

• A government supported by a minority of representatives.

• A temporary administration set up after an election.

• A government formed by a party with more than half of the seats in the legislature.

• A branch of government dedicated to policymaking.

• A private agency that funds the press.

• : Channels of communication that deliver news and information to the public.

• An advisory council on public relations.

• Political parties in power.

• Groups in a society that differ in some ways from the majority.

• Groups appointed by the government.

• The main group with decision-making power.

• A coalition with all opposition parties.

• A government where the ruling party does not hold more than half of the seats.

• A temporary government by an independent party.

• An electoral system where only two parties exist.

• Relating to local government of a city or town.

• Policies affecting only federal areas.

• Laws managed by provincial governments.

• Foreign policies set by a national body.

• A government led by a monarch only.

• A system with no elections at all.

A system where the executive is accountable to the legislature.

• A committee in charge of foreign relations.

• Transferring a constitution from foreign to national control.

• A process for dividing legislative seats.

• A method for electing local officials.

• A plan for diplomatic negotiations.

• The social activities within a community.

• A judicial process for conflict resolution.

• A military operation to ensure peace.

• Activities associated with governance, including policy debate and leadership.

• A public service organization.

• An agency that advises elected officials.

• A ceremonial group for national events.

• An organization that seeks to gain power by running candidates and promoting policies.

• The total votes cast by the public in an election, as opposed to electoral or legislative votes.

• The votes that determine the head of state in each election.

• A vote in which only elected officials participate directly.

• A process where representatives only vote on key issues.

• An area of responsibility assigned to a minister in government (e.g., health portfolio).

• A set of policies managed by local government officials.

• An official record of political and party achievements.

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• A document outlining government funding priorities.

• A system where the winning party receives all the seats.

• A method where each candidate has an equal chance to win.

• An electoral system in which parties receive seats in proportion to the number of votes they receive.

• A structure that allocates equal seats to all regions.

• An elected position representing an entire city area.

• A council division for managing local public services.

• A committee appointed to handle policy discussions.

A geographical area represented by a member of a legislative body, also called an electoral district or constituency.

• The signing of new legislation by parliament leaders.

• The formal approval by a monarch or representative, allowing a bill passed by a legislature to become law.

• A ceremonial reading of new laws by government officials.

• The formal announcement of bills by legislative staff.

• A legislative body, often the upper house in a bicameral legislature, with distinct powers from the lower house.

• A committee that advises the executive on legal matters.

• A division that manages judicial reviews for Parliament.

• A government board handling all local elections.

• An official motto representing national government policies.

• A short description for major policies within campaigns.

• A popular message displayed on official government posters.

• A catchy phrase used to convey a political or commercial message, often in campaigns.

• The authority of a state to govern itself without external interference.

• A nation’s formal right to make security agreements.

• The responsibility of a country to protect its resources.

• An official policy on the division of regional powers.