Unit 1 Vocabulary Flash Cards

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Authority

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The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

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Power

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The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.

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Legitimacy

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The right and acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a regime.

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Expertise

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Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.

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Rewards

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Benefits or compensation given for services or achievements.

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Persuasion

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The action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something.

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Politics

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The activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power.

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Nation-State

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A sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.

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Sovereignty

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Supreme power or authority.

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Government

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The governing body of a nation, state, or community.