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UNIT 2 SECTION 1 VOCABULARY

UNIT 2 SECTION 1 VOCABULARY. FORMS OF GOVERNMENT. Unit 2 Vocabulary Section 1. iCivics Lessons: Sovereign State, Who Rules. state. A body of people living in a defined space with the power to make/enforce laws. Sovereignty. Ability to rule absolutely within a territory. Government.

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UNIT 2 SECTION 1 VOCABULARY

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  1. UNIT 2 SECTION 1 VOCABULARY FORMS OF GOVERNMENT

  2. Unit 2 VocabularySection 1 iCivics Lessons: Sovereign State, Who Rules

  3. state • A body of people living in a defined space with the power to make/enforce laws

  4. Sovereignty • Ability to rule absolutely within a territory

  5. Government • Organization inside a state that controls the actions/policies of the state

  6. Autocracy • One person has all the power • Ex.: Monarchy, dictatorship

  7. Monarchy • ruled by a king or queen who usually gains power through family lines

  8. Dictatorship • One person has absolute control over lives of citizens and usually takes power by force. • Also known as tyranny

  9. Democracy • Rule by the people, citizens have political power • 2 types: representative and direct

  10. Oligarchy • Rule by a few; a small group has the power • Can be military, family, religious

  11. Junta • Small group of military officers who rule; much like a dictatorship

  12. Theocracy • Religious leaders usually lead society and religious law is used to settle disputes.

  13. Anarchy • No one is in control

  14. Communism • Single ruling party controls land and production of goods, everyone is equal (classless society) • can be run by a dictator or a small group • Not always practiced in true form

  15. Socialism • Government controls economy & protects the people so they are not taken advantage of by businesses • Small group of people rule

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