Purposes of Government Vocab

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Government

Is a political organization through which scarcity decision and public policies are made and enforced

Democracy

A form of government where power is held by the people and exercised through them by votes

Republic

People are elected by the citizens to speak or act on their behalf

Scarcity

Attempting to fulfill unlimited wants and needs with limited resources

Politics

A way in which people resolve social conflicts

Social Conflict

A society disagreement over beliefs, values, and what the society’s priorities should be

Power

An ability to do something

Authority

The right to make decisions, as well having the power or influence over people and/or groups

Nation

People united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory

Sovereignty

The power and authority to rule oneself; governments must have this

Population

Group of people living within an area

Territory

Land on which population lives

Social Contract

An understanding agreement among member of a society to cooperate for social benefits