PAW Flashcard 2

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What is a political system?

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A set of rules that defines who can form a government.

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What is a state?

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A country ruled by a single central government.

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What is an authoritarian political system?

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A system with strict government control.

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What is a totalitarian political system?

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A system with complete government control and demands for worship.

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What is fascism?

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A governmental system led by a dictator with complete power.

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What is a military junta?

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A group of military officers that seize power and rule by force

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What is a theocracy?

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A government run by religious leaders

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What is an empire?

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A country that has conquered or taken over running other countries.

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What is a colony?

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A country ruled over by a government from another country.

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What is a referendum?

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A vote to answer a specific question, rather than an election.