Government
Republic
We elect representatives to govern us
monarch
a nation's ruler usually by hereditary right
Politics
how power is spread throughout a government
oligarchy
political system governed by a few people
What is the rejection of government called?
anarchy
_____________ is a set of rules and institutions people set up so they can function together as a unified society.
government
democracy
government by the people
ratify
to approve
Why do we study government?
to become better citizens
What is the easiest and most challenging way to become more active in the political process?
to become educated