Governance and Political Systems Vocabulary (Page 1)

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Flashcards covering key political science terms and their definitions from Page 1 notes.

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B.C.E.

Stands for 'Before Common Era' and replaces the old B.C. designation.

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Bureaucracy

A large group of people who are involved in running a government but are not elected.

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C.E.

Stands for 'Common Era' and replaces the old A.D. designation.

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City-state

A sovereign state consisting of an autonomous city with its dependencies.

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Democracy

A form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, usually exercised indirectly through a system of representation and delegated authority, periodically renewed.

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Dynasty

A family of rulers who rule over a state for a long period of time.

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Empire

A political construct in which one state dominates over another state, or a series of states.

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Ideology

Body of doctrine or belief for an individual or a group.

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Imperialism

The practice of a nation forcefully imposing its rule or authority over other nations.

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Indigenous

Originating in a particular region; native.

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Monarchy

supreme power held by one person and passed on through family heirs.

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Nation-state

A sovereign state inhabited by a relatively homogeneous group of people.

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Oligarchy

A form of government in which all power is in the hands of a few people.

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Republic

A state where the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to select representatives to represent them.

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Tributary State

A state that is subordinate to a more powerful neighbor.