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| Autocracy | government which a single person holds unlimited political power |
| Dictatorship | government which the leader has absolute power and authority |
| Judical Power | powers to interpret laws, determine their meaning, and settle disputes within the society |
| Oligarchy | form of government which the power to rule is held by a small, usually self-appointed elite |
| Government | institution which a society makes and enforces public policies |
| Constitution | fundamental laws setting principles structures, and processes of a government |
| Public policy | goals a government sets and the various courses of action it pursues as it attempts to realize goals |
| Legislative Power | power to make a law and frame public policies |
| Executive power | to execute, enforce and administer law |
| Sovereign | supreme power within its own territory neither surbordinate nor responsible to any other authority |
| democracy | government which the supreme authorlty rests with the people |
