Politics Is a Social Institution That Is Defined in Terms

question 62

Multiple Choice

Politics is a social institution that is defined in terms of a society's

• A)distribution of power,goals,and decision making.
• B)technology.
• C)income distribution.
• D)means of production.

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Definitions:

Constitution

A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

Federalism

A system of government in which power is divided between a central government and smaller political units, such as states.

Articles of Confederation

The original constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the U.S. Constitution in 1789 due to its inability to provide a strong central government.

Centralization

Centralization refers to the process of consolidating control and decision-making authority at the top levels of an organization or government.