civics-systems of government Flashcards
1
Q
define unitary
A
a system government where almost all power is located with the central government
2
Q
define confederal
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a system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government
3
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define federal
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a system of government where power is shared between a central government and states
4
Q
define government
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a system or organization for exercising authority over a body of people
5
Q
define governor
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the head of a state government
6
Q
define parliamentary
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a system of government where power lies with the legislative body and the leader of the country is part of the legislature
7
Q
define president
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the head of the executive branch in a federal system
8
Q
define prime minister
A
the head of state in a parliamentary system
