what is Apartheid?

what is the absence of government control in a country called?

Government ruled by persons of the highest social rank is called?

a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected people

The military force of a country is called

the legitimate power recognized by the government is called?

A ------------ is a rule or law established by an organization or community to regulate itself, as allowed or provided for by some higher authority

Private Ownership of means of production and distribution is called

State ownership of means of production and distribution is called

A person not serving with the armed forces.

Responsibilities of citizens towards the society or government

District or area divided for the purpose of representation.

A plot to overthrow an incumbent government.

Laws established by military government

------------ refers to sharing of power to different lower  levels

Government of the people, for the people and by the people.

The  arm of government responsible for enforcing  laws.

a form of government in which power is distributed to different levels of government

The right to vote and be voted for

Public declaration of principles, policy, purpose by a ruler of a party

The science of or art of government

The decision of a political question by the direct vote of all electorate.

Form of government when power is given to elected representatives.

Radical change in government

The supreme power in the state

Money imposed by a state on its citizens

A type of government led by a king or queen

Democracy where citizens elect others to serve in government

A type of government where God and religious law are the government’s authority                                           

Citizens often have no rights in ------------ type of government

The art or science of government

One who insists on government by elected representatives is called

The right of self-government is called

Government by a ruler with uncontrolled authority is called

The wife or husband of a king or queen or king is called

Government of the church by bishops is called

A period between two reigns is called

One who rules during the absence or disability of a ruler is called

An official counting of all the people in a country is called

Government's general pardon to offenders is called

To decide a political question by the direct vote pf the whole electorate

Facts and figures are also referred to as ...........

Government by the worst citizens is called

The party member who makes sure that all other members are present for crucial votes and that they vote in accordance with the party line is called

The undecided, usually independent, portion of the electorate that can "swing" the outcome of an election one way or the other

A politician's attempt to shape the way the public looks at an issue or event

The sort of place where behind-the-scenes political wheeling and dealing, often devious, occurs.

Candidates for various offices running as a team; or a group of delegates running on behalf of one candidate

Government paperwork and procedures that are slow and difficult

A political analyst, commentator, or columnist who usually works for a newspaper or magazine, or in broadcasting

A state election in which party members vote for a candidate from within their party is called

A survey used to gauge public opinion concerning issues or to forecast an election

A group seeking to influence an elected official, or the act of doing so.

An integrated system of ideas about politics, values, and culture

An attempt by a Senator or group of Senators to obstruct the passage of a bill, favored by the majority, by talking continuously.

A national meeting of a political party, where delegates formally elect a party's nominee

The system of dividing power among the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) to prevent any one from having too much power

The power of a popular candidate to gather support for other candidates in his or her party.

An organized effort to win an election , or strive for elected office

............ is what politicians do when they visit their electoral districts to explain an unpopular action