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Rise of Democratic Ideas
Ms. Cottrell Woodcreek High School
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History
10th Grade
08/27/2012

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Aristocracy
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A form of government in which power is held by the nobility.
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Civic
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Relating to the government of a town or city. Connected with the duties and obligations of belonging to a community.
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Commodity
Definition
Any article that is bought and sold.
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Democracy
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A government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state.
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Direct Democracy
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A form if government (democracy) in which the citizens take part in the day-to-day affairs of the government.
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Jury
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A group of people chosen to give a verdict on a legal case that is presented before them in a court of law.
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Legislature
Definition
Official body, usually chosen by election, with the power to make, change and repeal laws.
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Oligarchy
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A form of government in which all power rests with a small number of people.
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Republic
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A form of government in which the citizens elect representatives to exercise power for them.
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Senate
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Legislative body. The sole or upper law-making chamber of government.
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Veto
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Power to block a government action.
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