U4 VOCAB (WG)

A government in which the leaders are elected by the citizens

the authority of a state to govern itself or another state

The government needs to be checked and regulated, no one person or party can have total control.

a unit of territory defined by boundaries set by political authority & usually having a separate political organization

achieve (a result) by manipulating the boundaries of an electoral district.

a system of government in which priests’ rule in the name of God or a god.

a drawing (often including caricature) made for the purpose of conveying commentary on politics and current events

Division of a place or country into several small political units, often unfriendly to one another.

a gov. in which policies and laws are decided by a majority of all those eligible rather than by a body of elected reps.

cause (someone) to gain or lose a particular post or honor by means of a vote.

An independent, sovereign government exercising control over a certain piece of land that is recgonzied by others gov.

a formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position.

the governing body of a nation, state, or community

a political theory derived from Karl Marx--advocating in which all property is publicly owned

a unit of also known as colonies -- as defined by boundaries set by state

Formerly known as NAFTA -- mutually beneficial trade between North American Countries

the process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions

An effect that determines the capacities, actions, beliefs, or conduct of others.

a gov. in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a written, unwritten, or blended constitution.

a situation in which nations of the world have roughly equal power

an alliance involving 3 or more countries for their mutual benefit such as economic, cultural or political/ military.

identification with one's own nation and support for its interests

the action of taking over or conquering something, especially territory.

a very small country.

a political/economic theory-- means of production, distribution, & exchange should be owned/regulated by the community

The government has unlimited power over its affairs and people.

a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is acknowledged to be governed

the lines dividing distinct political, social, or legal territories

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.

The Democratic and Republican groups are currently the primary groups in Congress- what is this an example of?

relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

a permanent intergovernmental organization of oil-exporting developing nations.

a state of political hostility between countries characterized by threats, propaganda, and other short of open warfare.

27 European countries and governing common economic, social, and security policies.

This ensures that political power is not concentrated in the hand of indiduals or groups

form of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute power without effective limitations

a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized

a government ruled by a dictator controls the lives of the people

An international organization founded in 1945 committed to maintaining international peace- has over 190 members.

a state in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives rather than a monarch