Ch. 2, Lesson 4 Vocab. Test

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Resolve means to...

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find a solution to a disagreement

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Public policy is...

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the course of action the government takes in response to an issue or a problem.

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A representative democracy is...

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a government in which citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf.

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A constitutional monarchy is...

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a monarchy where the hereditary ruler's power is limited by the constitution and laws.

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Majority rule is a political principle where the majority of a community can make binding laws for all.

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Political principle that a majority of community members can make laws binding on everyone.

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A government where one leader or group has absolute power is an...

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authoritarian regime

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A system where government controls nearly all aspects of life

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totalitarian

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A body of ideas about life and society...

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ideology

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A system where society controls all economic aspects.

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socialism

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Regime

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A government that is in power.