Political and Economic Systems Vocabulary

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A political unit where large numbers of people of different ethnicities living in different areas are controlled by one ruler.

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Empire

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A form of government in which people elect representatives to legislate.

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Republic

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A union of self-governing states.

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Federation

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A social group that shares a common and distinctive culture, religion, and language.

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Ethnic Group

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Resources that are the building blocks of the economy; what people use to produce goods and services.

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Factors of Production

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An economic ideology advocating for a classless society with communally-owned property and wealth.

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Communism

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A government whose legalized force and power are restricted through delegated and enumerated authorities.

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Limited Government

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Control is placed entirely in the leader's hands with no limits on power; government has no or weak constitution.

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Unlimited Government

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An organized entity with a structured government.

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Political Unit

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To make or enact laws.

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Legislate