Mod Government Unit 1 Vocab Flashcard

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System of government where a small group holds power

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Oligarchy

Front

Rule by the people; government authority flows from the people.

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Popular sovereignty

Front

Approve a document, treaty, or contract, making it valid

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Ratify

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Political community with territory and organized government

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State

Front

Government should stay out of the economy.

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Laissez-faire

Front

Economic system combining capitalism and socialism; government regulates private enterprise.

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Mixed economy

Front

A government where voters hold power and elect representatives.

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Republic

Front

System of government where a king, queen, or emperor holds supreme power.

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Monarchy

Front

Theory where people give power to the state for order in exchange for protection of rights.

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Social Contract Theory

Front

Introduction to the Constitution outlining government purposes

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Preamble