theories of development
Claims governments were developed in response to the perils of anarchy; societies relinquished individual freedom to give power to a governing entity responsible for order and safety
Social Contract
How many powers does a state formally have?
3
Most governments are
unitary
In a federal system, the Executive is appointed by the Judiciary (T/F)
false
Evolutionary Theory
Legislative Power means
power to create laws
The United States of America is currently constituted as a _________ style of government.
Federal
Ideological states led by religious authorities are known as __________.
theocracies
God-given rule is known as
Divine Right
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interpret laws
Devolution of power usually occurs when power is divided between national and ______ governments
local
Dictators are usually _______ in nature.
Authoritarian
Give an example of Force Theory
depends
In a presidential system, _______ and ________ powers are kept separate. In a _________ system, they are bound together.
legislative, executive; parliamentary
The rarest form of government today is
confederacy
Who selects the leader of Parliamentary styles of Government
MPs of the same party