Vocab 1
This is a political organization that has the authority to make and enforce laws within a specific territory.
What is government?
This power is responsible for making laws.
What is the Legislative power?
In this type of government, power is held by the people through elected representatives
What is a democracy?
The supreme authority of a state to govern itself
What is sovereignty?
A form of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units
What is the federal government?
This power is responsible for enforcing and carrying out laws
What is the executive power?
This is exercised when courts and judges interpret laws and settle disputes.
What is judicial power?
Government ruled by a single person with absolute power
What is a dictatorship?
small group of people holds power
What is an oligarchy?
Government ruled by religious leaders or according to religious law
What is a theocracy?
Refers to the separation of governmental responsibilities into distinct branches
What is the division of powers?
Power is concentrated in a central government
What is a unitary government?
Union of sovereign states united for common purposes
What is a confederation?
Head of government is separate from the head of state in this type of government
What is a presidential government?
This type of government features a head of government who is accountable to the legislature
What is a parliamentary government?
Wealthy, aristocratic class in ancient Rome
What are patricians?
Common people in ancient Roman society
What are plebeians?
Medieval system based on land ownership and personal loyalty
What is feudalism?
The right of a government to rule comes from this
What is legitimacy?
The practice of acquiring and maintaining colonies for economic benefit.
What is colonialism?
An economic theory that emphasized accumulating wealth through trade
What is mercantilism?
When one person or group has exclusive control
What is monopoly rule?
An agreement reached by mutual concession
What is compromise?
A person who has rights and responsibilities within a state
What is a citizen?
An economic system based on private ownership and market competition
What is free enterprise system?