Unit Two Study Guide

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Democracies

refer to governments which are governed either directly or indirectly

by the public and feature participation, competition, and liberty.

liberal

democracy, or a political system that promotes the values of

participation, competition, and liberty when describing such systems.

Civil

Society, or organizations outside of state control and which help

people define and advance their interests, may also contribute to

democratization.

The Executive

Branch of a democracy is responsible for carrying out the policies and

laws created by the state.

A Head

of State is an executive institution that symbolizes and represents

citizens of a state, primarily in international arenas.

A Head

of Government is responsible for developing and implementing domestic

policy and serving as the head of a government.

(Usually referred to as a Cabinet.)

A Cabinet

is a body of ministers (or secretaries) who are individually responsible

for implementing a specific policy.

A Legislature

refers to a deliberate body in which policies that effect a state as a

whole are considered and debated and voted upon.

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