OER 1200- Unit 4 Vocab

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An authoritarian governing system in which a hereditary ruler holds complete power until death.

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Absolute monarchy

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A high-ranking social class, having special privileges and influence, usually determined by heredity.

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Aristocracy

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Freedom and independence; self-governance.

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Autonomy

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The middle class.

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Bourgeoisie

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An economic system where the means of production and distribution are privately owned, with prices determined by open competition.

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Capitalism

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A person belonging by birth or naturalization to a political and geographic entity, especially a nation.

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Citizen

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A person who favors the traditional and opposes rapid change.

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Conservative

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The set of basic laws and principles by which a nation or organization is governed.

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Constitution

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A form of government where power ultimately rests with the people, directly or through elected representatives.

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Democracy

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A form of nationalism defined by shared heritage, language, faith, and ancestry.

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Ethnic nationalism