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the distribution of power between a central government and smaller local governments

Federalism

an economy characterized by private or corporate ownership in which prices, production,
and the distribution of goods are determined by competition in a free market

Capitalism

A political entity—for our purposes can by synonymous with country

State

A people having a common origin, tradition, and language

Nation

non-religious

Secular

The monotheistic religious faith based on the teachings of the prophet, Mohammad.

Islam

An adherent of Islam

Muslim

a form of government in which power is concentrated in a leader or an elite not
constitutionally responsible to the people.

Authoritarian

A state created by conquest of different territories and peoples.

Empire/Imperialism

The violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small
group.

Coup d’etat [coo-deh-tah]

A group of persons controlling a government as an oligarchy.

Junta