A theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state.
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Tyranny
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Cruel and oppressive government or rule
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Representative Democracy
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A system of government in which citizens elect representatives, or leaders, to make decisions about the laws for all the people.
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Civic Life
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activities having to do with one's society and community
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Monarchy
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A government ruled by a king or queen
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Legislative Branch
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the branch of government that makes the laws
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Diplomacy
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Negotiation between nations
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Sovereignty
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Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.
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Civic Duty
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The belief that in order to support democratic government, a citizen should always vote.
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Authoritarian
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A government in which one leader or group of people holds absolute power.
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Citizen
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a legal member of a country
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Foreign Policy
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A nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations
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Executive Branch
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the branch of government that carries out laws
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Democracy
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government by the people
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Socialism
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A system in which society, usually in the form of the government, owns and controls the means of production.
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Limited Government
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The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens.
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Unlimited Government
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A government in which no limits are imposed on the ruler's authority. The leaders don't have to follow the same laws as everyone else.
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Constitution
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A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society
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Government
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The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies
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Judicial Branch
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Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly.