monarchy |
A form of government in which one person has absolute rule and often gains it by birth |
cabinet |
Federal government officials who most often represent the executive branch |
allegiance
|
Commitment of someone to another in higher power or a larger group |
federalism
|
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and other smaller political units |
capitalism
|
An economic and political system in which private owners control trade and industry for money |
oath
|
A solemn vow to do something |
delegate |
A person authorized to represent others, normally chosen by election |
political
|
Related to government or public affairs |
legislature
|
An officially elected body of people that have the power and responsibility to make laws for political units |
democracy
|
A type of government in which all those who are eligible may vote to choose a representative to fight for what they want |
amendment |
An addition or other change to a legal paper |
sovereign |
Having all the power |
citizen |
An inhabitant of a country that is recognized as a legal member |
adjourn |
To break off or end a meeting until a later date |