Themes Of Social Studies Vocab 111

Culture

A way of life passed down from generation to generation. How people live, behave and think in a region.

Cultural Traits

Parts of culture common to all groups, but practiced differently around the world

Examples of Cultural Traits

Religion, language, clothes, customs, traditions, music, food

Government

The group that has the power to make laws enforce laws and interpret laws for a country it overseas general welfare for the citizen

Citizen

A member of the town city state or country

Autocracy

One ruler, this one person has all the power

Monarchy

A type of autocracy where a king or queen rules, the country this person inherited the power from a parent or other relative

Dictatorship

A type of autocracy where one ruler has absolute control over the citizens lives.

Democracy

Citizens hold the power by electing the leader. The people have the power.