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Origins of Political Thoughts Vocab.
Unit 1
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History
10th Grade
08/14/2017

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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. 

Definition

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.

Definition

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.

Definition

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

 

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Democracy

 America is an example of a democracy.

Definition

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.

Definition

government by a dictator.

 

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Direct Democracy

A direct democracy is when choir vote for the choir council.

Definition

a form of democracy in which people decide policy initiatives directly.

 

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Federalism

Canada's government is an example of federalism.

Definition

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.

Definition
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.

Definition

a person or thing regarded as perfect.

 

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Indirect Democracy

America is a indirect democracy.

Definition

 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.

Definition

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.

Definition

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.

Definition

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.

Definition

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.

Definition

a form of government with a monarch at the head.

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Oligarchy

Russia is an example of s oligarchy.

Definition

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.

Definition

a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.

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Theocracy

Vatican city is an example of theocracy.

Definition

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."

Definition

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.

Definition

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.

Definition

a government, especially an authoritarian one.

 

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Security

I feel a sence of security when i am with my friends.

Definition

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.

Definition

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.

Definition

 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.

 

Definition

cruel and oppressive government or rule.

 

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Popular Sovereignty

France is an example of popular sovereignty.

Definition

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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