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American Government- Chp. 1
The Political Landscape
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 1
01/13/2009

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Term
Government
Definition
the formal vehicle thru which policies are made and affairs of state are conducted
Term
Citizen
Definition
a member of the political community who has rights to freedoms and safeties guaranteed by the gov
Term
the actions of government are binding on ____ citizens
Definition
all
Term
politics
Definition
the study of the process how policy decisions get made
Term
Framers' believed that the major function of Government was creating ________ to allow individuals to solve conflicts in an peaceful manner
Definition
mechanisms
Term
One of the 1st things expected from Government is a__________
Definition
system of laws
Term
The Constitution crated a __________ to dispense justice
Definition
federal justice system
Term
___________ is given the authority to raise the Army
Definition
congress
Term
1 of the major purposes of government is to provide ________ for citizens
Definition
protection
Term
Monarchy
Definition
the rule of one in the interest of all subjects
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Totalitarianism
Definition
form of government run by tyranny; rule countries to benefit themselves
Term
Oligarchy
Definition
when a few people rule for their own interests
Term
In an ________ participation in government is determined by wealth, social status, military status +
Definition
oligarchy
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