Government and Political Terms

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Explain

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Tell how something works in detail.

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Clause

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A small section in a law or document.

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Government

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The people and rules that run a country.

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Oligarchy

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Government run by a small group.

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Monarchy

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Government ruled by a king or queen.

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Republic

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Government where people elect leaders to make decisions.

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Federal Republic

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A country where power is shared between national and state governments, and people elect leaders.

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Tyranny

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Cruel or unfair rule.

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Popular Sovereignty

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The people have the power to rule.

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Bill of Rights

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First 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution that list freedoms.