Unit 11 Vocabulary Flashcard-10th Grade

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What is a theocracy?

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A theocracy is a form of government in which a religious leader or figure governs the state.

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What does the Latin root 'DOMIN' mean?

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The Latin root 'DOMIN' means to rule or to dominate.

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What does the word 'predominant' mean?

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The word 'predominant' means being most evident or apparent.

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What does the word 'abjure' mean?

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The word 'abjure' means to swear off or renounce.

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What is a minor official called?

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A minor official is referred to as a bureaucrat.

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What is the definition of 'bureaucracy'?

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Bureaucracy is a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

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What is the meaning of 'dominion'?

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Dominion refers to the territory of a sovereign or government; it can also mean control or the exercise of control.

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What is the difference between a theocracy and a democracy?

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A theocracy is governed by religious leaders, while a democracy is governed by elected representatives of the people.

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What does it mean to 'renounce' something?

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To renounce something means to formally declare one's abandonment of it.

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What is the significance of the term 'predominance' in social contexts?

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Predominance in social contexts refers to the state of being the most powerful or influential group within a society.