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| the ability to influence government and politics |
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| informed and active membership in a political community |
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| `institutions and procedures through which a territory and its people are ruled |
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| a form of government n which a single individual-a king, queen, or a dictator-rules |
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| a form of government in which a small group-landowners, military officers, or wealthy merchants-control most of the governing decisions |
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| a system of rule that permits citizens to play a significant part in the government process, usually through the election of key public officals |
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| constitutional government |
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| a system of rule in which formal and effective limits are placed on the powers of the government |
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| government which has to report to a group. They never have full control, they must always share power. |
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| conflict over the leadership, structure and policies of government |
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| influence over a government's leadership, organization or policies |
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| representative democracy/republic |
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| a system of government in which the populace selects representatives, who play a significant role in governmental decision making |
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| a system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies |
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| Group politics: groups and organizations interest play a part in influencing governmental decisions and public opinion |
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| The docterine that sovereign power is vested in the people and that those chosen to govern are trustees of such power |
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