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Define the following words

Define the following words. Monotheism Monocle Monologue Monophobia Monopoly Monorail Monosyllabic Monotone ***If you are not sure, put what you think they could mean. Definitions for mono_____. Why do all these words have “ archy ” in them?.

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Define the following words

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  1. Define the following words Monotheism Monocle Monologue Monophobia Monopoly Monorail Monosyllabic Monotone ***If you are not sure, put what you think they could mean

  2. Definitions for mono_____

  3. Why do all these words have “archy” in them?

  4. I thought this class was supposed to be Social Studies?

  5. Government A system of rules, laws and institutions that a group of people sets up to maintain order

  6. Purpose of Government

  7. Types of Government Informal Operates in small groups such as families Was used during the times of hunter-gatherers and at the beginning of agriculture Formal Operates in larger groups, such as cities and countries When cities formed, formal government became necessary

  8. Types of Formal Government

  9. Theocracy Religious leaders head the government people were used to being guided by their gods, so they gave power to their religious leaders

  10. Monarchy Headed by one person who rules for life The position is Normally inherited Names for a ruler of a monarchy: King, queen, emperor, sultan

  11. Democracy Citizens have the right to vote on government policies United States is a Representative democracy, people elect representatives to make their laws for them

  12. Republic Citizens have power in their government because they choose people to run the country

  13. Bureaucracy Levels of authority within a government Staffed by officials who carried out all tasks of government

  14. City-state A main city with small villages in the surrounding land Ruled themselves independently Greek government in the 700s BCE

  15. 3 Types of government in ancient Greece Oligarchy-ruled by a few rich and powerful men Tyrantled-took control against people’s wishes Direct democracy-people take an active part in lawmaking

  16. Oligarchy

  17. Roman Government Was a republic Not everyone in Rome was a citizen. Only men were citizens. Two types of citizens: Patricians-landowning men, could vote and hold office Plebeians-farmers and workers, could vote but not hold office

  18. TCAP Sample Question King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia rules a: republic democracy monarchy city-state

  19. TCAP Sample Question King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia rules a: republic democracy monarchy city-state **Key word is King. King is a name for a ruler of a monarchy

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