| A | B |
| Kratos | Greek word for Rule |
| Magna Carta | Great Charter signed in 1215 |
| propoganda | Biased information to promote a cause or political view |
| monarchy | Type of government ruled by a king or queen |
| Contantinople | Became the capital of the Byzantine Empire |
| Patricians | Wealthy aristocrats |
| Plebians | Lower class, general public |
| Demos | Greek word for people |
| Ecclesia | Name of the Greek Assembly |
| Authoritarian | Rule based on submission without a constitution |
| Democracy | Literally translates to "Rule of the People" |
| Dictatorship | A single person or group possesses absolute power without a constitution |
| Republic | State in which supreme power is held by the people and elected officials |
| Communism | Single person or party rules. Typically, the chairman of ruling party is in power |
| Empire | Large geographic area ruled by an Emperor or Empress |