Gov Week 3 Vocab

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Authority

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The right or power to enforce rules or give orders.

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Government

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The governing body of a nation, state, or community.

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Power

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The ability to influence or outright control the behavior of people.

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Legitimacy

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The general belief that the government has the right to rule or exercise authority.

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Public Good

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A commodity or service that is provided without profit to all members of a society.

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Nation-State

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A sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.

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Sovereignty

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

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Politics

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The activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power.

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Institution

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An established law, practice, or custom in a society or community.