Government Week 1 Vocab Flashcard

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A government where a God or divine ones are supreme rulers (e.g., The Vatican, Egyptians).

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Theocracy

Front

Central government run by a small group of people.

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Oligarchy

Front

Types of government with one leader?

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autocracy

Front

Executive branch led by ___

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President

Front

Judicial branch is made up of ___

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federal courts

Front

Institutions and processes for making public policies in society.

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government

Front

In a democratic government, governance questions are controlled by:

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the people.

Front

Essential characteristics of a state: Territory, Sovereignty, Population, Government.

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All of these

Front

Political theory where a small group forces submission:

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Force Theory

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Political theory that the state arises from a voluntary act of free people and serves their will.

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Social Contract Theory