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Middle Ages
feudalism and changes throughout the middle ages
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10/30/2003

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political system
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the people, practices, and institutions that use power to help make and enforce societal decisions
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government
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the formal organization, laws, and leaders that provide order, security, and public services to a society.
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power
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the ability to influence or force people to act or behave in a particular way
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structure
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the organization of governments and societies. usually reflects the beliefs of the people
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common good
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that which is most beneficial to the entire group or society
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rule of law
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laws are developed fairly and enforced equally for all people regardless of wealth power or background
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authoritarian
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government has absolute rule and the citizens must obey
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democratic
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government of the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives
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