Shameka Childs
American Government
August 3, 2011
Vocabulary Words

1. Anarchy- is a term derived from a Greek word meaning the absence of government. 2. Aristocracy- “Rule by the best”; in reality, rule by an upper class. 3. Authoritarianism- a type of regime in which only the government itself is fully controlled by the ruler. Social and economic institutions exist that are not under the government’s control. 4. Authority- the right and power of s government or other entity to enforce its decisions and compel obedience. 5. Bill of Rights- the first amendments to the U.S. constitution. 6. Capitalism- an economic system characterized by the private owner-ship of wealth-creating assets, free markets, and freedom of contract. 7. Civil Liberties- those personal freedoms, including freedom of religion and freedom of speech, that are protected for all individuals. The civil liberties set forth in the U.S. constitution, as amended, restrain the government from taking certain actio...

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