Lesson 16 Government and Control

anarchy

Political and social disorder resulting from an absence of government control

authoritarian

Requiring complete obedience to the rule of one person

conservative

Favoring traditional values and existing conditions

delegate

A person chosen to speak and act as the representative if another person or of a group

dominion

Control or power, particularly of one country over another

impeach

To accuse a public official of unacceptable conduct in office

inaugurate

To install in office by formal ceremony

liberal

Having political views that favor individual rights, social and economic progress, and the protection of civil liberties

spartan

Resembling the Spartans of ancient Greece by living in a simple and self-disciplined way

tyrant

A ruler who exercises power in a harsh, cruel manner; an oppressor