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13 Cards in this Set
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Democracy |
A government in which the power is held by all citizens, either directly or through elected representatives. |
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Oligarchy |
A government ruled by a few very powerful individuals. |
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Monarchy |
A type of government in which a ruling family headed by a king or queen holds political power. |
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Republic |
A government in which citizens elect representatives to rule in their name. |
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City-state |
A political unit made up of a city and its surrounding lands. |
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Polis |
The Greek word for city-state. |
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Citizen |
A legal member of a city or nation. |
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Acropolis |
A large hill in Athens used for shelter in time of war and as a meeting place to discuss current events. |
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Parthenon |
A temple built to honor the goddess Athena on the Acropolis. |
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Tyrant |
A cruel and oppressive dictator. |
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Agora |
The Greek marketplace. |
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Helot |
A slave captured in war (Sparta). |
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Assembly |
The basic lawmaking body in any democracy. |
