Foundations of Government
It is a group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or area.
Government
A region that shares a common government
State
One in which all power is held by a single person of a small group.
Authoritarian
A central government makes all laws for the entire country.
Unitary system
A system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized.
Constitution
City-State
A political and economic system in which government owns all property and makes all economic decisions.
Communism
Power is divided among central, regional, and local governments.
Federal System
A government structure in which government actions are limited by law.
Limited Government
A state containing several countries
Empire
A form of government in which citizens hold political power.
Democracy
This branch establishes laws written by representatives.
Legislative Branch
A government structure in which there are no effective limits on government actions.
Unlimited Government
A state that is independent of other states
Who is the governor of Massachusetts?
Maura Healy
This branch carries out or enforces the laws and provides for the country's defenses, conducts foreign policy, and manages day-to-day affairs.
Executive Branch
Unjust use of power
Tyranny
A form of government in which the state is ruled by a monarch
Monarchy
Who is second in line after the vice president in the presidential line of succession?
The Speaker of the House
This branch makes decisions about disputes through courts of law.
Judicial Branch