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Anarchy
My room is never clean due to my anarchy because of my schedule. |
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a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.
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Aristocracy
Members of country clubs are aristocracy.
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the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.
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Autocracy
Cuba is a example of autocracy
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a system of government by one person with absolute power.
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Bill of Rights
The bill of rights are what allow us to have freedom of speech and press. |
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the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
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Checks and Balances
Without checks and balances the government could do whatever they want without having to answer to anyone. |
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counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
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Consent
Everyone needs consent before posting someone else's pictures. |
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permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
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Democracy
America is an example of a democracy. |
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a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
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Declaration of Independence
John Hancock was the first person to sign the declaration of independence.
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The fundamental document establishing the United States as a nation, adopted on July 4, 1776.
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Dictatorship
North Korea is an example of a dictatorship. |
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government by a dictator.
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Direct Democracy
A direct democracy is when choir vote for the choir council. |
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a form of democracy in which people decide policy initiatives directly.
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Federalism
Canada's government is an example of federalism. |
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the federal principle or system of government.
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Freedom
My mom gives me the freedom to go wherever I want as long as I am reachable. |
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the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
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Ideals
My ideal job would have to be an actor or teacher. |
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a person or thing regarded as perfect.
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Indirect Democracy
America is a indirect democracy. |
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refers to a system of government in which the people control the government through elected political officials.
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Judicial Review
There was a judicial review for the travel ban law. |
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review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.
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Justify
In math we have to justify our answer with work. |
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show or prove to be right or reasonable.
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Liberty
I have the liberty to say whatever I want because I live in America. |
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the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
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Limited Government
England is an example of a limited government. |
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Government restricted with reference to governing powers by limitations prescribed in laws and in a constitution, as in limited monarchy.
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Monarchy
England still lives under a monarchy. |
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a form of government with a monarch at the head.
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Oligarchy
Russia is an example of s oligarchy. |
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a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
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Preamble
He started his speech with a preamble. |
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a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.
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Theocracy
Vatican city is an example of theocracy. |
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a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.
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Principle
My friends always tell me that "it's the principle of the thing." |
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a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.
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Representative
each state has a representative in government. |
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a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others, in particular.
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Regime
North Korea is an example of regime. |
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a government, especially an authoritarian one.
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Security
I feel a sence of security when i am with my friends. |
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the state of being free from danger or threat.
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Separation of Powers
America has separation of powers so no one branch of government has complete control. |
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an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
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United States Constitution
George Washington and James Madison were the only presidents who signed the Constitution. |
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A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed.
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Tyranny
she resented his rages and his tyranny.
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cruel and oppressive government or rule.
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Popular Sovereignty
France is an example of popular sovereignty. |
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is the principle that the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives (Rule by the People), who are the source of all political power.
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