Government and Politics

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  1. 4. A person who guides or directs others, such as a king, president, or dictator.Monarch: A king, queen, emperor, or similar ruler who usually gets their position through heredity.
  2. 6. The group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or community.
  3. 9. A legal member of a country who owes loyalty to that country and has rights and responsibilities (like voting.
  4. 10. When a title, position, or right is passed down from a parent to a child.
  5. 11. A single leader who has complete control over a country and often uses military force to hold onto power.
  6. 12. A system of faith and worship. A key source of power for a Theocracy.Law: A rule made by a government that all people in a country, state, or community must follow.
  7. 13. The ability to control, influence, or make decisions for others.
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  1. 1. Freedoms and benefits that belong to all people, such as freedom of speech or the right to a fair trial. A key concept in Democracy.
  2. 2. A formal process where people vote to choose a person for a leadership or representative position.
  3. 3. A person chosen (usually by election) to speak and make decisions for a group of people.
  4. 5. The right to use power, often because of a law, tradition, or election.
  5. 7. The armed forces of a country (army, navy, air force). A key source of power for a Dictatorship.
  6. 8. Having a lot of money and valuable possessions. A key source of power for an Oligarchy.