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Government |
A group of people that gather together that have power to make decisions that affect people and economy |
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Power |
A person that is put in charge and is respected
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Policy
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Set by the government to benefit the economy and people that live there(based on believe observations) |
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Government levels |
Nation, State, County, municipal (city)
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State
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An area where people live and decisions are made. Needs to have a population, territory, Government, sovereignty (the ability to act) |
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Things we expect our government to do |
Maintain order, keep us safe, good decisions, resolve conflict, have authority, do things that WILL help, fair taxes, protect the public good: National security, maintain order, resolve conflict, public goods (uses taxes), looking out for country |
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What is the United states government known for |
Liberty (freedom among people) unless effecting someone else, Equal rights, self government ( anyone can be apart of it) |
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5 principals of American democracy
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Everyone has worth, majority rules/ minorities have a say, compromise, participation, Rule of law(while everyone has worth RULE OF LAW) |
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Free enterprise |
You get to decide all the decisions for your business ( what to sell, how to sell, Where to sell, ect.) |