Vocabulary
The group of people who control a country or state and make decisions about its laws and rules.
Government
Characteristic of the State: Must have boundaries - another word for "land"
Territory
Theory of Government - God gives authority to certain people to rule
Divine Right (of Kings) Theory
Created in Ancient Greece, the people have the power, vote on the issues
(Direct) Democracy
Con: Hard to make quick decisions in emergency situations
Democracy
The color of Mr. Oliver's cat
Black
What country is roughly the size of the campus of Cape Henlopen High School?
Vatican City
Theory of Government - The people give up certain freedoms for a level of protections
Social Contract Theory
1 Ruler. Absolute authority. Use ruthless military force to control the people.
Dictatorship
Pro - Consistency and tradition when it comes to present and future leaders
Monarchy
Form of Government - A select few have political power (usually an aristocracy or military group)
Oligarchy
Characteristic of State: without this or these there is no state. It is simply nature. It is what makes all governmental systems necessary.
People
Theory of Government - Governments grew out of the family unit. From families to clans to tribes authority and tradition was passed through generations
Evolution(ary) Theory
Created in ancient Rome. The people elect representatives to decide the issues.
Republic (Representative Democracy)
Con - Suppression of human rights and freedoms
Dictatorship
Will the Eagles beat the Bucs this Sunday?
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Where did Mr. Oliver go to college?
Virginia Military Institute
Theory of Government - The strong forced the weak into submission, forcing the weak into their form of government
Force Theory
1 ruler. Inherited total power from parent(s)
Absolute Monarchy
Pro - Important decisions can be made quickly due to lack of citizen participation
Oligarchy
The color of Mr. Oliver's car
Blue
What was Mr. Oliver's most interesting job outside of teaching?
Parasail Boat - 1st Mate
What California city did Mr. Oliver move to after college?
San Diego
1 ruler. Inherited authority from parents BUT are limited in power
Constitutional Monarchy
What is Mr. Oliver's cat's name?
Robby - It's short for Hammurabi, an ancient Babylonian king who wrote the first set of laws - Hammurabi's Code