Government Vocabulary

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The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

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Authority

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The group of people or entities that control and make decisions for a particular political unit, such as a country, state, or community.

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Government

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The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.

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Power

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The ability to be defended with logic or justification; validity.

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Legitimacy

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A service that is provided without profit to all members of a society, either by the government or a private individual or organization.

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Public Good

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The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

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Sovereignty

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The activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties

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Politics

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A society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose.

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Institution