The Nature of Government Flashcards
Immigrant
A person who goes from one country to another for the purpose of taking up permanent residence
Tolerance
Respecting the faiths or beliefs of others
Intolerance
The practice of condemning the religious practices or beliefs of others
Cultural Diversity
A region populated by people from different places who have different customs
Raw Materials
Goods used in the production or manufacture of products
Artisans
People who make things that people need—like pots, weapons, and bricks for building
Social Class
A group of people with similar positions in society
Regime
A system of government—but the term is often used to refer to a dictatorial or totalitarian government
Legislature
A group of people who propose, debate, and pass laws, such as a state or federal legislative body