Vocabulary and Democracy Flashcard

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What is a type of government where the power to rule is passed down by birthright?

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Monarchy

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What is the political system for how a nation/country shares power, makes laws, and maintains order?

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Government

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What do we call a group of people with common traditions, institutions, collective activities, and interests?

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Society

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What term describes a large number of people or things?

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Multitude

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What is defined as a moral, legal, or mental obligation?

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Responsibility

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What is the term for a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives?

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Democracy

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What is the term for a government ruled by a single person, often a king or queen?

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Monarchy

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What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

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In a direct democracy, citizens vote on laws and policies directly; in a representative democracy, they elect representatives to make those decisions.

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What is the role of a constitution in a democratic government?

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A constitution outlines the fundamental principles and laws that govern a nation, establishing the framework for government and protecting individual rights.

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What is civic responsibility?

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Civic responsibility refers to the duties and obligations of citizens to participate in their government and community.