Chapter 12 Vocabulary Words Flashcards
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Promised
Guaranteed
Important document that protects certain rights for citizens.
Constitution
Restricted in size or amount.
Limited
A form of government in which all the power is held by one individual person or a small group of people.
Example: North Korea
Dictatorship
A form of government in which the people choose their leaders by voting in elections.
Example: United States of America
Democracy
How something is organized, designed, or built.
Structured
A form of government led by a king or queen.
Example: United Kingdom
Monarchy
Not restricted in size or amount.
Unlimited
A person who is a member of a community, state, or nation.
Citizen
A form of government in which all the power is held by a small group of wealthy and powerful people.
Example: China
Oligarchy
A form of government in which those in power are also religious leaders.
Example: Vatican City, Rome
Theocracy