Term
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Definition
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Capitalism |
An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.
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Confederation |
An organization that consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league.
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Federal |
Having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
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Autocratic |
A system of government by one person with unlimited power.
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Oligarchic |
A government that is ruled by few.
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Democratic |
A form of government in which all eligible citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives.
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Unitary |
A form of government in which a central government operates all levels of government in a country.
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Fascism |
An unchecked rule of a class of the privileged, or relatively rich, in power--a full-scale assault on poor and working people.
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Socialism |
A system in which property and wealth are shared equally.
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Nationalism |
The love of one’s country.
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Dialogue |
A conversation between two or more people.
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European Union |
An organization that promotes political and economic cooperation in Europe.
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Constitutional Monarchy |
A government in which the king or queen is head of state with little real power, as limited by a constitution.
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Prime Minister |
The head of state in a parliamentary system of democracy, responsible for running the day to day operations of government.
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Democracy |
A government that receives its power from the people.
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