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10 Cards in this Set
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Political Systems
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The interaction between social groups, economic groups, political groups, and the media to form a government system.
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Common Good
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Something that will benefit all members of a society.
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Rights/Responsibilities
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Right - The freedom to do something that is protected by the law
Responsibilities - A duty or obligation a person is expected to do |
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Rule of Law
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The laws of applies to all people regardless of their power, wealth, position, etc. No one is above the law
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Government
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A group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws, provide security and services for a country or area. (National, State, Local, etc)
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BCE and CE
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BCE - Before Common Era (replaces BC or Before Christ) 476 to 1450 CE
CE - Common Era (replaces AD or Anno Domini in the year of our lord) 1450 to present |
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Nationalism
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The belief that persons should have strong loyalty to their nation and culture; the belief that your nation is the best. That belief that a group or nation should be independent.
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Democracy
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A form of government in which people control the government directly or through elected officials; promotes social and political equality.
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Monarchy
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A form of government ruled by a king or queen who inherited power. Literally means "one ruler".
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Social Class
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class: people having the same social, economic, or educational status; "the working class"; "an emerging professional class"
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