lesson 8 vocabulary

define

emperor

• the political leader of a territory containing several countries or groups of people

• A type of ancient currency.
• A title for a military general.
• A leader of a small village.

define imperial

• Describing a local or regional authority.
• A term used for democratic governance.
• Relating to a kingdom or monarchy.
• belonging or related to an emperor

define bureaucracy

• a highly complex body of workers with many levels of authority

• Bureaucracy is a type of government that operates without any rules.
• Bureaucracy refers to a casual and unstructured way of managing tasks.
• Bureaucracy is a system where decisions are made solely by public opinion.

define warlord

• A historical figure known for their contributions to art and culture.
• A government official responsible for civilian administration.
• A peaceful leader who promotes diplomacy and negotiation.
• a military leader operating outside the control of the government

define aristocracy

• A government led by a single dictator.
• a ruling class of noble families

• A system where all citizens have equal power.
• A form of government based on random selection of leaders.

define civil service examination

• An exam for university admissions.
• A test for assessing general knowledge.
• A certification for professional skills.
• a test given to qualify candidates for positions in the government

define meritocracy

• A system where everyone has equal opportunities regardless of merit.
• A method of governance based on popularity and public opinion.
• A structure where decisions are made by seniority rather than individual performance.
• rule by officials of proven merit