Definition Of Politics Flashcards

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Democracy

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The people in a country having choice and rights to vote

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Constitution

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How something is composed, countries rules are its constitution

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Separation Powers

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A principle in the United States where the powers and responsibilities are divided among the judiciary, executive branch and the legislative branch.

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Parliament

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The highest legislative position, where people are elected

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Executive

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The highest legislative position, where people are elected

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Federal

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Relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent

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Territory

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An area of land under jurisdiction of a state

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Local council

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People elected to run deal with the affairs of a town.

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Judiciary

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The judicial authorities of a country

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Referendum

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A vote by the electorate to solve a political question of the constitution

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Majority Governmant

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A government formed by a party with a majority of seats

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Minority Government

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A government formed with party having the majority of seats but still less than half.

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