Europe Vocabulary Test Worksheet

a government in which a small group exercises control especially for corrupt and selfish purposes
a government that has one dictator (or group) that makes up all the laws, and the citizens have no power over the dictator
type of economy where all property, including land, factories and companies, is held by the government
process in which there is an increase in the number of people living and working in a city or metropolitan area
- the rights belonging to an individual by virtue of citizenship, especially the fundamental freedoms and privileges guaranteed by the 13th and 14th Amendments to the US Constitution and by subsequent acts of Congress, including civil liberties, due process, equal protection of the laws, and freedom from discrimination
system of organization or government where the people decide policies or elect representatives to do so
act or behavior that is unfair or discriminates against a group of people
a system of government in which a country is ruled by a king and queen whose power is limited by a constitution
association of European nations promoting free trade, ease of transportation, and cultural and political links
a government in which the power is restricted by law, usually in a written constitution
intentional mass murder of a specific religious, cultural, or ethnic group
person who flees their home, usually due to natural disaster or political upheaval
people or groups united for a specific purpose
(1947-1991) the non-confrontational conflict between the Soviet Union (and its allies) and the United States (and its allies)
person with complete control of a government
system of organization or government where all property, industry, and capital is owned by the community, not individuals
the study of the basic principles of knowledge
attempted genocide of the Jews of Europe, led by Nazi Germany
economic system where the free exchange of goods and services is controlled by individuals and groups, not the state
group of nations, territories or other groups of people controlled by a single, more powerful authority