| Term | Definition |
|---|
| monarchy | a government led by a king or queen |
| absolutism | a system of government that places total power in the hands of a ruler or his/her advisors |
| divine right | belief that a rulers authority comes directly from god. |
| limited government | a system in which power is restricted by the people |
| puritan | a person who wanted to purify the protestant church of england |
| common wealth | a state ruled by elected representatives |
| martial | ruled by the military |
| constitution | a plan of government |
| supreme law | the rules that shape the actions of government and the people |
| preamble | an introduction stating the purposes to be served by the government |
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