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| The people can limit the power of the rulers |
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| A system by which a nation or community is ruled |
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| The ruler's power is unlimited and people have no say |
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| People who are elected to government offices by citizens |
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| When more than half of the votes are in favor of a decision |
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| All or most of the power is in the hands of a king, queen or emperor |
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| Government controlled by one person or force |
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| A government where the power is shared by all of the people |
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| Traditions passed down from generation to generation |
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| A group of people chosen to make laws |
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| document giving permission to create a government |
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| dividing government power among branches |
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| written plan of government |
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| allows each branch to limit the powers of others |
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| Who comes up with an idea? |
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| Who debates the idea for a bill to become a law? |
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| How is the law decided on for a bill to become a law? |
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| Who approves the law to become a law? |
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| Who has the power in an unlimited government? |
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| Who has the power in a limited government? |
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| What is a good thing about an unlimited government? |
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| Decisions are made quickly |
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| form of government is no government at all |
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