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Civics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Define oligarchy | A type of government with a few individuals holding the power |
| What is meant by separation of powers in the United States | The powers of government have been divided across 3 independent branches |
| Define theocracy | A type of government with powers coming from a religious source/authority |
| Define unitary government | a structure of government where power is held at one level (a central/national government) |
| Would the U.S. be an example of a command or mixed economy | mixed |
| Define command economy | An economic system where all economic decisions are made by a central plan established by the government |
| Define a market economy | An economic system in which all economic decisions are made by the citizens; Also used with terms such a capitalism and free enterprise |
| Define a mixed economy | An economy based on market principles with varying degrees of government involvement |
| Define a monarchy | A type of government with a leader that has the title of "king" or "queen" |
| What are other terms for a republic style of government | representative democracy; indirect democracy |
| Define suffrage | Power to vote |
| We the People are the opening 3 words of what U.S. primary source? | U.S. constitution |
| Define abolish | To formally end |
| Define amendment | To formally change (usually in writing) |
| Define anarchy | A state of disorder due to no government |
| Define bicameral | Having 2 parts (chambers) |
| What term is used when referring to the first 10 amendments in the U.S. Constitution | Bill of rights |
| Powers given to each brach of the U.S. government to prevent the other branches from becoming too powerful | |
| Define democracy | Powers of the government held by the citizens of the country |
| Define dictatorship | A government with power held by 1 person; Other terms used to describe such a leader or type of government are despot, tyranny and autocracy |
| Define constitution | a set of rules that establishes the structure of a governing organization |
| Define federalism | a structure of government where power is divided over multiple levels (such as national and state) |
| What branch of government in the United States is responsible for making the laws | Legislative |
| What branch of government in the United States is responsible for enforcing the laws | Executive |
| What branch of government in the United States is responsible for reviewing/interpreting the laws | Judicial |
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