| A | B |
|---|
| Republic | where people elect their own representatives to run their country. (ex. Congress/ Parliment) |
| Autocratic | when people have little or no power in their country |
| Unitary | when the central government has all the power |
| Oligarchic | when a small group, usually the wealthy, have all the power in country |
| Confederation | when local governments have more power than the national governments; separate countries work together |
| Democratic | when people have the power |
| Federal/ Federation | when power is shared or divided between the state and national government |
| Constitutional monarchy | when a country has a king or queen but their power is limited by a constitution |
| Executive Branch | Branch that enforces the laws |
| Prime Minister | Head of Parliment |
| Legislative Branch | Branch that makes the laws |
| Bicameral | 2- chambered legislature |
| Judicial Branch | Branch that interprets the laws |
| Monarch | British term for king or queen |
| Parliment | Legistlative body of government; led by the Prime Minister |
| Nationalism | Strong pride or love for one's country |
