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| supreme power or authority, the authority of a state to govern itself. |
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| Traditional Economic System |
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| Shaped by tradition, not dynamic. |
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| Government controls the economy, they determine wages/type of work. |
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| Economic decisions are made by individuals, companies control the resources. |
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| Many economic decisions are made by individuals but the government also plays a role in distribution. |
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| In a competitive market the unit price goes up as good are in high demand. |
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| Characteristics of a State |
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| Population, sovereignty, territory, government. |
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| Declaration of Independence |
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| A document declaring the US as independent from Britain. |
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| Articles of Confederation |
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| The original US constitution. |
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| 3 congresses held by American Colonies in revolt against British rule. |
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| American patriots that opposed the Stamp Act, wanted American independence. |
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| Constitutional Convention |
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| Drafting of the US constitution. |
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| First ten amendments, rights of the people. |
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| Has power to make the laws. |
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| Distribution of power between branches. |
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| The federal principle of government. |
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| Political party with liberal beliefs. |
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| Political party with conservative beliefs. |
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| The analysis of voting patterns based on class, ethnicity, etc. |
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| Voting rights started in 1787. |
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| Lower house of the US Congress and other legislatures. |
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| A member of the senate, each state is appointed a senator. |
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| Congress enforces laws/amendments. |
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| Commander in Chief, controls pardons, and nominates Supreme Court judges. |
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| A body of people representing states who formally cast votes pledged on the state. |
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