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15 Cards in this Set
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Democracy |
Supreme authority rests with the people |
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Government |
The institution that makes decisions |
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Executive power |
Enforce law |
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Judicial power |
Interpret law |
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Legislative power |
Make law |
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Sovereign |
Body of people with power of self ruling |
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Dictatorship |
One ruler- military force |
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Divine right |
Birth right (god chose) |
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Public policy |
Governmental decisions |
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Constitution |
Laws that government must follow |
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State |
Body of people in a defined area, organized politically |
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Confederation |
States have more power than national gov |
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Mixed economy |
Private enterprise exists with governmental regulations and promotion |
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Compromise |
Coming to an agreement |
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Pure democracy |
Every citizen is required to participate on gov |
