Government Vocabulary Terms

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Power is separated, or divided, among different branches of government.

A system people use to exercise authority, distribute power, and regulate conduct of people.

A form of government where citizens elect both a legislature and an executive.

A government where people hold the power of government and choose leaders to make laws and decisions.

A document establishing the structure, functions, and limitations of a government.

A form of democracy where citizens elect a legislature and the executive is then selected by the legislature.

The way in which the different branches of government keep each other from having too much power.

A government ruled by a king or queen.