| A | B |
|---|
| civil war | a document that describes the organization, powers, and/or limits of the government |
| revolution | a form of government in which power is not absolute; rulers must obey the law |
| direct democracy | revolt against a government |
| republic | government by military force |
| constitution | government in which citizens personally participate in lawmaking |
| limited government | overthrow of a government |
| absolutism | conflict within a country |
| democracy | government by elected representatives |
| rebellion | kingdom in which the ruler's power is limited |
| martial law | government by the people |
| constitutional monarchy | government in which the king's power is unlimited |
