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Social studies 3
Political systems
Term | Definition |
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Capitalism | A free enterprise system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods. |
Communism | A poltical and economic system in which all property and wealth Is collectively owned by all members of society. |
Human rights | The political, economic, and cultural rights that all people should have. |
Dictatorship | Is a form of government in which a person or a small group rules with almost unlimited power. |
Rosh Hashana | The Jewish New Year; October 2-4. |
Totalitarian | Relating to a government ruled by a dictator that requires complete obedience to the state. |
Unlimited government | Government 's power has no limits. |
Oligarchy | Rule of the few |
Monarchy | A form of government headed by a king or queen. |
Limited government | The power of government leader is limited by a constitution. |
Rule by one | Monarchy or dictatorship: A single ruler controls government and claims the responsibility due to divine or hereditary right. Example Cuba, North Korea |
Rule by few | Small group has power; oligarchy. Iran, Nepal, Vietnam |
Rule by many | People have power, called a republic or a democracy. Ex: USA, Germany, Brazil, Japan |