Types of Government
This is a type of government where the people rule.
Democracy
Voting is an example of this principle of democracy
Citizen Participation
The United States operates under this system of government.
Federal System
The United States is the leading example of this economic system.
Capitalism
Governments that use the Divine Right Theory believe this
Chosen by God to rule
Which government theory supports a Monarchy?
Divine Right Theory
The Constitution says that the President must give a State of the Union Address every year. This speech supports this principle of democracy
Transparency
Why is less local power a disadvantage in the Unitary System of Government?
People have less of a say
The goal of this economic system is to distribute wealth equally.
Socialism
Presidents use this function of government when they build schools and hospitals.
Public Services
Joseph Stalin was a leader of this type of government
Authoritarian
In the US we have a checks and balance system, a system that supports this principle of democracy
Control of the Abuse of Power, Limited Government and Bill of Rights
Constitutional Government
This economic system is made up of elements of capitalism and socialism.
Mixed Economies
Some believe in this theory of government that government formed for survival
Force Theory
This is a type of Democracy in which the people vote directly on government issues
Direct Democracy
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments of the Constitution reflect this principle of democracy
Equality
Why is strong state powers an advantage of the Confederate System of Government?
People have more say
In a Capitalist Economic System, the government takes a more laissez-faire approach, meaning...
Government stays out of the economy, or "to let alone"
The Legislative and Judicial Branches of government support this function of government
Providing Order
This idea that government should be about the people ruling came from these ancient people
The Ancient Greeks
This principle of democracy recognizes the "Tyranny of the Majority." This idea that those in the minority lack the power to influence government.
Majority Rules with Minority Rights
This is the plan that provides rules for the government
Constitution
This type of economic system encourages violent revolutions.
Communism
FINAL JEOPARDY:
Name a LIVING ruler of an Authoritarian government.
Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin