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the state or quality of being free
What is Liberty
a form of government with a head of state who inherits the position and rules for life
What is Monarchy
Government in which most power belongs to the central government
What is Unitary
The government body responsible for making laws
What is Legislature
An economic system based largely on private ownership and competition
What is Capitalism
a government in which the people hold power
What is Democracy
a monarchy in which laws or customs significantly limit the monarch’s power
What is Constitutional Monarchy
Government in which power is divided between the national and state governments
What is Federal
A legislature with two chambers
What is Bicameral
An economic system in which the government or community has significant control over major industries and resources
What is Socialism
Citizens vote directly on laws and policies rather than choosing representatives to vote for them
What is Direct Democracy
Government in which one person has most or all political power
What is Autocracy
An alliance of states or regions in which the central government has limited power
What is Confederate
A legislature with only one chamber
What is Unicameral
An economic system in which the government controls most major economic resources and production
What is Communism
Citizens elect officials to make laws and decisions on their behalf
What is Representative Democracy
A ruler who holds power and governs with little or no meaningful opposition
What is Dictator
A system in which the executive leader is separate from the legislative and typically serves as president
What is Presidential System
Dividing government power among different branches so that no single branch has all the power
What is Separation of Powers
An economy that combines private businesses and ownership with government regulation and public programs
What is Mixed Economy
The idea that people agree to give up some freedoms in exchange for protection, order, and the benefits of government.
What is Social Contract
Cruel, oppressive, or unjust use of government power
What is Tyranny
A system in which the executive leader comes from or is accountable to the legislature
What is Parliamentary System
Congress passes a bill, the president vetoes it, and Congress overrides the veto. What principle is demonstrated?
What is Checks and Balances
Country A allows private businesses to compete for profit. Country B has government control over most major industries. Country C combines private businesses with government programs and regulations
What is A=Capitalism, B=Communism, C=Mixed Economy