Consensus		A plan that provides the rules for government
Constitution		A political community in a precise territory
Confederacy		A sizable group of people who believe themselves united by common bonds of race, language, custom, or relegion
Unitary System		The institution through which a state maintains social order, provides public services, and enforces decisions that are binding on all its residents
Preamble		A government that divides the powers of government between the national and state or provincial government
Autocracy		The system of government in which one person has all the authority and power to rule
Monarchy		Where the head of state is not a king or queen, and voters elect representatives to run the nation's government
Republic		A statement contained in most constitutions that sets forth the goals and purposes that the government will serve
Federal System		Agreement
Politics		Another form of government in which one person has great power (Ex: king, queen, emperor, etc.
Social Contract		A government that makes and enforces its own laws without any other approval from any other authority
State		A group of individuals with broad common interests who organize to nominate candidates for office, win elections, conduct government, and determine public policy
Sovereignty		A system of government in which rule is by the people, either directly or indirectly
Democracy		A government that gives all key powers to the central government
Nation		The effort to control or influence the conduct and policies of government
Government		Where people surrender their freedom to the state, but in return, receive order and security
Political Party		A loose union of independent states