Honors Government Unit 1: Foundations of American Government questions with correct answers

government CORRECT ANSWER The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies. state CORRECT ANSWER A politically organized territory that is administered by a sovereign government is recognized by the international community. sovereignty CORRECT ANSWER Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states. unitary CORRECT ANSWER An internal organization of a state that places most power in the hands of central government officials. federalism CORRECT ANSWER A system in which power is divided between the central and local governments. confederation CORRECT ANSWER A political system in which a weak central government has limited authority, and the states have ultimate power. constitution CORRECT ANSWER A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society. citizen CORRECT ANSWER A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community. autocracy CORRECT ANSWER A system of government in which the power to rule is in the hands of a single individual.