Political Systems Flashcards

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A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basics of economic or political party

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Ideology

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A system of government by the whole population or all eligible members of a state, typically elected

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Democracy

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An autocratic form of government in which the government is ruled by an individual; a dictator

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Dictatorship

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A form of government which the king or queen are in control of government

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Monarchy

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5
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A small group of people having control of a country, usually are very wealthy and don’t understand the needs of the poor.

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Oligarchy

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A state of disorder due to the absence or nonrecognition of authority, absence of government

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Anarchy

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The governing body of a nation, state, or community. The system by which a nations state or community is governed.

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Government

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A state in hitch supreme power is held by the people and their ele Ted representatives, the people choose who choose for them

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Republic

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9
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A person with TOTAL control of a nation, another way of dictatorship

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Totalitarian

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10
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A democracy having a parliament

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Parliamentary democracy

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11
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In a transitional state of government

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Revolutionary/transitional government

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12
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A political entity associated with a particular cultural entity

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Nation-state

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Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequence of other nation

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National Interest/Self Interest

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Patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts. An extreme form of this, especially maker by a feeling of power over others.

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Nationalism

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15
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The study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state

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Geopolitical

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16
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An international alliance involving many different countries

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International organization

17
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An international organization composed of most of the countries if the world. It was formed in 1945 to promote peace, security, and economic development

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United Nations

18
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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NATO

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European Union

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EU

20
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Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

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OPEC

21
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Nongovernmental Organization

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NGO

22
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A policy governing international relations

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Foreign policy

23
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A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations

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Alliance

24
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Withdraw from commercial or social relations with a country, person, or organization as a punishment or protest.

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Boycott

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A threaten penalty for disobeying a low or rule, gives officials permission or approval for action

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Sanctions

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An official ban in trade or other commercial activity with a particular country. Impose an official ban on trade or a community

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Embargo

27
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A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god

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Theocracy

28
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A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially political affairs from another country

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Isolationism

29
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The procession, activity or skill of managing international relations, typically by a countries representatives abroad

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diplomacy

30
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A meeting of heads of government

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Summit

31
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Money, food, or other resources given or lent by one country to another

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Foreign aid

32
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A political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather then evolution

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Conservatism/Liberalism