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| the branch of government that carries out the laws |
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| the branch of government that makes the laws |
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| the branch of government that interprets the laws |
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| government structure in which the central government holds the power; not shared with states |
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| government structure in which the power is with the states, they can choose to follow a weak central government |
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| government structure in which power is shared by the central government and the states |
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| government in which the citizens have a huge role; they show their power through voting |
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| The role of the citizen is limited; government decisions are made by a small group |
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| the citizen has no role in the government; one dictator makes all of the decisions |
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| head of government is the leader of the majority party in the legislature; is a prime minister |
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| head of government is chosen independent from the legislature; is a president |
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