Political Terms

resign from being king or queen

group of states joined together for a common purpose.

territories controlled by people from a foreign land

An economic system in which people choose freely what to buy and sell

King/Queen as a head of state with Parliament

An economic system in which the government owns and controls the means of producing goods

The murder of millions of Jews during World War II

system of govt. in which people decide who will govern

one person or small group has all the power and the people have virtually no say

self-governing territory associated with another country

Section of a city where a minority group is forced to live.

self-government

Truce or formal agreement to stop fighting

self-governing cities and the area surrounding that is under the control of the city government

Organization of European countries to cooperate economically, politically, and on social issues

Legislature led by prime minister or premier

Government districts similar to states.

pride and joy in one's country

economic and political system in which government controls all means of production

An economic system in which the government decides what to produce, where to make it, and price

Leader who rules with almost complete authority

alliances w/ countries that have = levels of strength =stability between the 2 competing forces

Refusal to buy certain goods from a country or business