U.S. Government Test Review Flashcards
Scarcity
Lack of resources over time.
Federal System
Divided power between the National gov. and the State gov. Example: U.S.
Constitution
Plan that provides rules for gov.
Politics
Effort to control or influence the gov.
Mixed Economy
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.
Economics
The human effort to satisfy wants/needs of people through limited resources.
Nation
A sizeable group of people who are united by bonds of race, language, customs, and traditions. (Federal)
Aristotle
1st student of gov. Greek, studied philosophy, math, science, physics, and gov. Student of Plato, taught leaders like Alexander the Great.
Sovereignty
Ability to make their own decisions without outside interference.
Political Party
Groups of people organized together for certain beleifs.