| A | B |
|---|
| autocracy | government with unlimited absolute power by self-appointed person |
| democracy | government by the people either directly or through elected representatives |
| anarchy | government with the absence of rules or authority |
| monarchy | a government ruled by a king, a queen or an emperor |
| legislative | a branch of government that has the power to create laws |
| executive | a branch of government with chief officers |
| judicial | a branch of government that has courts of law |
| republic | a nation where people have a voice in the government |
| constitution | document of fundamental laws and principles |
| republican | a person and party who favors limited federal power |
| democrat | a person and party who favors a strong federal power |
| federalism | a system of government in which power is divided between federal and state governments |
