Gov. Vocabulary Set 1

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What is a state?

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A political unit with the power to make and enforce laws over a group of people living within a clearly defined territory.

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Describe the Force Theory

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The Force Theory asserts that governments are established through force and coercion to make enough people submit to a central authority.

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Describe the Evolution Theory.

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The Evolution Theory explains that states form gradually over time, growing from kinship groups.

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What is a unitary system?

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A unitary system is a centralized form of government where most or all power resides with the national government.

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What is a confederal system?

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A confederal system is a union of independent states that retain most of its sovereignty.