Colony- A territory that is settled and controlled by people from another country.
Governor- An official appointed by the government or the King to oversee and administer a colony or state.
Legislature- A body of elected representatives who make laws for a colony or state.
Executive- The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Judiciary- The branch of government responsible for interpreting and applying laws and settling disputes.
Taxes- Mandatory payments imposed by the government on individuals and businesses to fund public services and infrastructure.
Rights- Fundamental entitlements or privileges guaranteed to individuals by the government, such as freedom of speech or religion.
Constitution- A written document that outlines the basic principles and laws of a government.
Democracy- A form of government where the power is vested in the people, who either rule directly or through elected representatives.
Monarchy- A form of government where a single person, usually a king or queen, holds absolute or limited power.
Federal- A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and local governments.
Civil rights- The rights of individuals to be treated equally and fairly in society, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.
Citizenship- The status of being a member of a particular country or nation, with corresponding rights and responsibilities.
Political party- A group of individuals who share similar political beliefs and work together to influence government policies and gain political power.
Government Vocabulary:
Royal- A colony that is under the DIRECT control of a King.
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Self-Governing- Not under control of the King and the King did not appoint a government or council.
Proprietary- A King gives a person or group of people ownership of the land. Those people then rent out that land to pay the King. The owners act as the government.
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