1.1 Vocab Flashcards
Listing the rights and freedoms of citizens limits the power of the government, and protects people from a government that might abuse power.
Limited Government
characterized by control of economic, political, and social lives and can also be called totalitarian.
authoritarian
system of government in which a king, queen, or emperor exercises supreme power of government.
Monarchy
a government in which voters hold sovereign power; elected representatives are responsible to the people, and exercise that power
Republic
A plan that provides the rules for the government
Constitution
Enforce and administer laws
Executive Branch
A government that gives all key powers to the national or central government
Unitary system
government in which people rule
Democracy
make laws
Legislative Branch
An institution through which leaders exercise power to make and enforce laws affecting people under its control
Government
refers to any decision made by the government
Policy
a group of people who share a common goal and organize to influence government and policy
Interest groups
A condition or state without government and laws. chaos. turmoil. mobs rule the land through might and violence.
Anarchy
a government that divides powers of government between the national and the state (or provincial) government
Federal system
people surrender to the state the power needed to maintain order stand the state, in turn, agrees to protect the citizens
social contract
