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Politics - Forms of Government & State Organization

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king
king
[noun]

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

Ex: The king ruled over the kingdom with wisdom and compassion. 
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queen
queen
[noun]

the female ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

Ex: The queen's coronation was a grand event attended by dignitaries from around the world. 
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monarch
monarch
[noun]

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

Ex: The monarch’s coronation was a grand ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the world. 
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monarchy
monarchy
[noun]

a system of government or a country or state that is ruled by a king or queen

Ex: The monarchy has existed in the country for centuries, with the king serving as the head of state. 
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constitutional monarchy

a country ruled by a king or queen whose powers are limited by law and elected officials hold most authority

Ex: The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. 
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constitutionalism

the advocacy or support of government according to constitutional principles

Ex: The lawyer championed constitutionalism as a safeguard against arbitrary rule. 
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constitutionality

the state of being allowed or valid under a country's constitution

Ex: The court reviewed the constitutionality of the new law. 
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republic
republic
[noun]

a governing system in which the supreme power is held by people and their chosen representatives

Ex: The nation declared itself a republic after overthrowing the monarchy. 
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republican

a person who supports a government led by an elected president instead of a monarch

Ex: He is a strong republican. 
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republicanism

the belief that a republic, with an elected president rather than a monarch, is the best form of government

Ex: Republicanism influenced the founding of many modern states. 
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Republican Party

the youngest political party in the US which has conservative beliefs and is against the high power of central government

Ex: Many members of the Republican Party oppose expansive government programs and advocate for individual liberties. 
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federal
federal
[Adjective]

having or relating to a system of government in which the individual states have their own laws concerning internal affairs, however a central government has control over national decisions, foreign affairs, etc.

Ex: The federal government oversees national security and defense policies. 
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federal government

the national government that holds significant authority over states or regions

Ex: The federal government passed new healthcare laws. 
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federalism

a political system in which a central government controls the affairs of each self-governed state

Ex: Federalism allows for a division of powers between the national government and state governments, promoting a balance of authority. 
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federalist

someone who supports sharing power between a central government and regional governments

Ex: He is a federalist who supports shared government powers. 
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federally
federally
[Adverb]

in a way that is controlled, managed, or organized by the national government

Ex: The park is federally protected. 
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federation

a group of states or organizations joined together under a central government

Ex: The sports clubs formed a federation. 
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devolution

the transfer of power from a central government to regional or local authorities

Ex: Devolution gave Scotland more control over its laws. 
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devolved
devolved
[Adjective]

transferred from a central government to a local or regional authority

Ex: Devolved administrations manage local budgets independently. 
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to devolve on

to transfer or delegate responsibility, authority, or a specific matter to a particular individual, group, or entity

Ex: In times of crisis, emergency response responsibilities often devolve on specialized agencies equipped to handle the situation. 
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anarchism
anarchism
[noun]

a political belief that governments should be abolished and people should govern themselves

Ex: He studied anarchism in political science class. 
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anarchist
anarchist
[noun]

a person who supports the abolition of governments and centralized authority

Ex: He identifies as an anarchist. 
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anarchy
anarchy
[noun]

the state of an organization or country that is lacking in order, authority, or control

Ex: The country descended into anarchy after the government was overthrown. 
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