Political Terms
The government of a country, is its control system.
Governments make laws and provide services to their citizens.
The land over which a government has control is its territory.
A country's territory has boundaries or borders.
When you leave or enter a country's territory, you usually need a passport.
A country's military provides defense for its territory, and its citizens.
The military includes an army, an air force, and a navy.
The main purpose of a military is to defend a country from attack.
A country's criminal justice system includes the police, courts, and prisons.
Its purpose is to enforce the law and protect people from criminal activities.
A country's social services system provides support to people in need.
It provides basic health care services and helps poor people support their children.
Most governments pay for their services by collecting taxes from their citizens.
The armed forces of a country have many weapons such as guns, tanks and planes.
Some governments have powerful leaders who control things.
What may happened if a country try to expand its borders? There may be a war.
The territory of a country is defined by its boundaries.
A stay of anarchy exists when a country has no effective government.
In an anarchy, there is nobody to make decisions or enforce the laws.
An autocracy is the simplest form of government.
In an autocracy, the government is controlled by a single individual, known as the autocrat.
Whether or not an autocracy is successful depends on the character and ability of the leader.
In an oligarchy, a small group of people controls the government.
Membership in this group often depends on family connections, wealth, or military power.
In a republic, individuals are elected to represent the citizens.
The power of the government in a republic is limited by a constitution.
A constitution is a written document that makes the rules for a government to follow.
This limits the power of the government.
A constitution defines the relationship between the government and its citizens.
Who make decisions or enforce the laws in an anarchy? nobody
In an oligarchy, ordinary citizens may not be aware that they have little or no power.
Without a good government, decisions that need to be made, won't be made.
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