Forms of Gov.
Power of government comes from the people; citizens conduct their affair for their own benefit. Direct or indirect democracy can be seen in this form.
Republic
The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies.
Government
A recognition of the fundamental worth and dignity of every person.
Individual self worth
Explain "Provide for the Common Defense"
Defending our nation from both foreign and domestic attacks. Maintains safety like Homeland Security.
How many theories are there on the origins of state?
4
Alliance of independent states; states most powerful.
Confederation
One of the basic elements for a state or country exist. The amount of people living in a certain area.
Population
Every person is entitled to the same rights and opportunities as others
Equality
Explain "Insure Domestic Tranquility"
The key to maintaining peace within our nation is establishing order. (Prime function of government). "Keeping the Peace"
States evolve naturally from early families
Evolution Theory
The head of state is king or queen; head of government is prime minister
Parliamentary Government
A certain area with land that has clear boundaries.
Territory
The majority of the people will be right more often than they will be wrong and will be right more often than will any one person or small group. The majority must also listen to the minority.
Majority rule and minority rights
Explain "Form a More Perfect Union"
Our current Constitution keeps the states together under the idea the "unity is our greatest strength".
God created the state and provides people of royal birth the "divine right" to rule
Divine Right Theory
The form of government in which the power to rule is held by a small usually self appointed elite
Oligarchy
How many basic elements are there for a state or country to exist?
4
The process of blending and adjusting competing views and interests.
Compromise
Protect liberties won in the Revolution and preserve them.
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
One person or small group took control of an area and forced all within it to submit to that person or groups rule
Force Theory
A centralized government in which all government powers belong to a single, central agency.
Unitary Government
Having supreme power within its own territory; neither subordinate nor responsible to any other authority.
Sovereignty
Democratic governments must work constantly to properly balance between freedom and the law.
Individual Freedom
Services our government provides are designed to benefit all or most of our citizens. Ex. Improving education, social security, and improving roads
Promote the General Welfare
Argues that the state arose out of a voluntary act of free people
Social Contract Theory