Politics Ans Government Flashcards
Border
the line that separates one country, province
Country
the territory or land of a nation.
Coalition
combination, esp. a temporary one between different groups
Flag
a usually rectangular piece of cloth marked with distinctive colors or designs and used as a symbol, as of a nation, or as a means of signaling
Citizens
a member of a state who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection
Society
human beings thought of as a group and viewed as members of a community
Government
the political system by which direction and control over the actions of the members or citizens of a community, society, state, etc., is exercised; the direction of the affairs of a state, community,
Head of state
the person who holds the highest position in a national government
Currency
money in circulation as a medium of exchange in a country
Law
the principles, rules, and regulations set up by a government, other authority, or by custom, that apply to all the people of a group
Minister
a person with authority to conduct religious worship
Politician
one who is active in politics, esp. as a career
Republic
a state which is governed by representatives who are chosen by citizens in elections
Monarchy
a government or state in which the supreme power is held by a monarch
Election
the selection by vote of a candidate for office:
