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chapter 1 vocaburaly
words to know
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History
12th Grade
02/01/2012

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Term
Government
Definition
the control or organization of a country and its people
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constitution
Definition
a written set of laws, the rules of a government
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Democracy
Definition
government of a country by its people.
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Republic
Definition
a government by which power is held by representatives elected by the people.
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Liberty
Definition
Freedom.
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Elect
Definition
To choose by voting.
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Dictator
Definition
Person who has complete power to rule over others.
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Representative
Definition
A person who is chosen to act or speak for others.
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Veto
Definition
The power to forbid or stop and act of government.
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Laws
Definition
The body of official rules of a country that must be obeyed.
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Colony
Definition
Land owned and governed by another country.
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Direct Democracy
Definition
Government in which each person in a group votes on all matters.
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Governor( int he colonies)
Definition
Someone chosen by the king to rule over a colony.
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Contract
Definition
Written agreement between two or more people.
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Chater
Definition
Any statement of rights or permissions granted by a ruler or government.
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Political
Definition
Having to do with matters of government.
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