Define following terms:
a) Arbitrary
b) Tyranny
c) Polity
d) Sovereign
e) Idea
Answers
A) The term arbitrary describes a course of action or a decision that is not based on reason or judgment but on personal will or discretion without regard to rules or standards. An arbitrary decision is one made without regard for the facts and circumstances presented, and it connotes a disregard of the evidence.
B) oppressive power; especially : oppressive power exerted by government.
C) a particular form or system of government: civil polity; ecclesiastical polity. the condition of being constituted as a state or other organized community or body: The polity of ancient Athens became a standard for later governments.
D) the quality or state of being sovereign, or of having supreme power or authority. the status, dominion, power, or authority of a sovereign;royal rank or position; royalty. supreme and independent power or authority in government as possessed or claimed by a state or community.
E) a formulated thought or opinion.