IXL - Government and politics (Civics & government practice)

Political systems vary by country, but they share these common features:

Power is the ability to make people do things, even if they express resistance. Power can be used by individuals, groups, and institutions.
Government is the primary system for organizing power in a society. Governments use many forms of power, such as laws.
Politics is the process of deciding how to use and distribute power in a society. People engage in politics in many ways, both within and outside of government.

Match each term to its example from the United States.

A judge requires a company to pay a fine for failing to notify customers within 60 days of a data breach.

The Democratic and Republican parties support candidates who will work to enact their policy agendas.

The Oregon Legislative Assembly is a group of elected representatives who can pass laws.

Term

Example

power

government

politics

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