Chapter 1 Vocab

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Define anarchy.

Back

A state without government and laws.

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Define government.

Back

An institution where leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws affecting the people.

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What is a nation?

Back

A group of people united by race, language, custom, tradition, and sometimes religion.

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What is a state?

Back

A political community with a defined territory and organized government.

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Define country.

Back

A political community with a defined territory and organized government.

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Sovereignty:

Back

the supreme and absolute authority within territorial boundaries.

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Divine right:

Back

Chosen by a god or gods to rule.

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Define social contract.

Back

Theory that by contract, people surrender power to the state for order, and the state agrees to protect citizens.

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Unitary System:

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A government that gives all key powers to the national or central government.

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What is a confederacy?

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A loose union of independent states.