US Social Studies Final 2025 Part A

A government ruled by a small group of people who have power usually because of wealth, family, or military control.

• Oligarchy
• Bill
• Committee
• Debate
• Democracy

The distribution of power. Includes elections and appointments

• Politics
• Bill
• Committee
• Debate
• Democracy

A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions usually by voting

• Democracy
• Bill
• Committee
• Debate
• Government

A formal discussion on a particular topic, often involving opposing viewpoints.

• Debate
• Bill
• Committee
• Democracy
• Government

The ruling body of an area. Controls how laws are made and enforced

• Government
• Bill
• Committee
• Debate
• Democracy

A form of government where one person has total power and uses it in a cruel or unfair way.

• Tyranny
• Bill
• Committee
• Debate
• Democracy

A human community that successfully claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory

• State
• Bill
• Committee
• Debate
• Democracy

A government ruled by a king or queen where power is usually passed down through a family.

• Monarchy
• Bill
• Committee
• Debate
• Democracy

A group of representatives or senators for a specific topic, where issues are considered and legislative prepared

• Committee
• Bill
• Debate
• Democracy
• Government

A proposed change or addition to the law, being considered by the legislature.

• Bill
• Committee
• Debate
• Democracy
• Government