| A | B |
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| unitary system | system of government in which a central government has the authority to make laws for the entire country |
| federal system | system of government in which power is divided among central, regional, and local governments |
| sovereignty | supreme authority |
| foreign policy | set of goals outlining how a country plans to interact with other countries |
| treaty | formal agreement between two or more countries |
| diplomacy | managing communication and relationships between countries |
| citizen | legal member of a country |
| civic life | activities having to do with one’s society and community |
| civic participation | taking part in government |
| political party | group that supports candidates for public office |
| interest group | group that seeks to influence public policy on certain issues |
