Government and Society Flashcard

Front

What is a government where all power is held by a small group of wealthy or powerful people?

Back

Oligarchy

Front

What is a form of government in which people choose their leaders?

Back

Democracy

Front

Who are the people that listen to information presented in court and make decisions about whether or not someone is guilty?

Back

Jury

Front

What is the term for a foreigner living in an ancient Greek city?

Back

Metric

Front

What is the study of ways of thinking and making reasonable arguments called?

Back

Logic

Front

What is an enslaved person in Sparta called?

Back

Helot

Front

What is a story explaining reasons for a belief or an event called?

Back

Myth

Front

What is an agreement to stop fighting called?

Back

Truce

Front

What term relates to ideas of right and wrong?

Back

Moral