Unit 5.1 Vocabulary

Popular Sovereignty

• a political theory that government is created by and subject to the will of the people (people have a voice)

• a system where the government has absolute power over the people

• a belief that the monarchy should rule without any input from the citizens

• a concept that emphasizes the importance of military power in governance

Monarchy

• a form of government where a single person, called a king or queen, is the head of state

• a system where power is held by elected representatives

• a political system where the government is run by a group of elites

• a form of government where citizens vote directly on laws

Separation

• the action or state of moving or being moved apart

• a process of combining elements

• a method of organizing information

• a technique for enhancing communication

Republic

• a form of government where citizens elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf

• a system where a single ruler holds absolute power

• a government run by a monarchy with hereditary leaders

• a political system where decisions are made by direct democracy

Balance

• the distribution of power and responsibilities among different entities to ensure that no single group or individual becomes too powerful

• a method of measuring weight using a scale

• a technique for maintaining physical stability in sports

• the act of keeping things in equal proportion

Confederation

• a group of people, countries, organizations, etc. joined together for a common purpose

• a type of government where one person rules

• a military alliance between countries

• a financial agreement between businesses

Checks

• the ability of one branch of government to limit or regulate the actions of another branch

• a system of rewards for government officials

• the process of electing representatives

• the division of government into separate entities

Dictator

• a single leader of a government who has total control over a country

• a leader elected by the people to represent their interests

• a military officer in charge of a specific region

• a person who leads a political party in a democratic system

Democracy

• a form of government where the people have the power to make decisions and elect leaders

• a system where a single ruler has absolute power

• a political system based on hereditary rule

• a government run by a small group of elites

Principle

• a kind of rule, belief, or idea that guides you

• a strict law that must be followed

• a personal opinion that varies from person to person

• a temporary guideline that can change frequently