Vocab 1
organizations that try to influence government policies and decisions
interest groups
a nation's plan for how to act toward other countries
foreign policy
control all aspects of society; government, economy, personal beliefs and actions
totalitarian government
a government that has complete authority over a geographic area
sovereign nation
2 main types of borders
human & physical
the foreign policy work nations do to keep friendly relations with each other
diplomacy
political boundaries of countries
borders
citizens reports to court to serve as members of a jury
jury duty
a government in which there is no limits set on a ruler's power
unlimited government
powers of a sovereign nation (3)
1.enforcing their own laws
2. making treaties with other nations
3. defending themselves against foreign invasion
the welfare of the community
common good
a system of government with legal limits on its power
limited government
indirect democracy where citizens vote for representatives to make and enforce the laws
representative democracies
assistance to people in distree
humanitarian aid
what type of democracy is characterized by people making decisions through a process of majority rule?
direct
rights that all people deserve
human rights
laws that require men of certain age and qualifications to serve in the military
draft
the way large groups of citizens think about issues and people
public opinion
a form of government in which the people elect leaders and rule by majority
democracy
what is an advantage of authoritarian government?
decisions can be made quickly
the people make decisions through a process of majority rule
direct democracy
a written plan of government that outlines it purposes, powers and limitations
constitution
a country's goal to help it succeed
national intrust
an organizations of the world's countries that promotes peace and security around the world
how should political protest in the USA be conducted? 2 words
peacefully & with respect for the law