U.S. Government Test Review Flashcards

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Scarcity

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Lack of resources over time.

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Federal System

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Divided power between the National gov. and the State gov. Example: U.S.

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Constitution

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Plan that provides rules for gov.

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Politics

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Effort to control or influence the gov.

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Mixed Economy

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Countries that use bits and pieces of different economies altogether. Ex: The U.S., even though considered a capitalist nation, it uses parts of socialism, like welfare, gov. funding for roads, and gov. run healthcare.

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Economics

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The human effort to satisfy wants/needs of people through limited resources.

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Nation

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A sizeable group of people who are united by bonds of race, language, customs, and traditions. (Federal)

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Aristotle

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1st student of gov. Greek, studied philosophy, math, science, physics, and gov. Student of Plato, taught leaders like Alexander the Great.

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Sovereignty

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Ability to make their own decisions without outside interference.

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Political Party

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Groups of people organized together for certain beleifs.

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