Characteristics of Gov
These are the three main types of government power
What is Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
This theory of rule states that a state of nature exists in which humans are endowed with certain abilities
What is "natural law/natural rights?"
This type of government is created by individuals actively making decisions about government via majority rule
What is a democracy?
These are the three ideals of American democracy
What are liberty, equality, and self-government?
Definition: any decision made by government in pursuit of a particular goal
What is policy?
The four characteristics of a state include sovereignty, population, __________, and ___________.
This theory of rule states that power to the ruler is given by God
What is "divine right" theory?
This type of government occurs when a ruler has complete authority over all aspects of society (economy, beliefs, government)
What is a totalitarian gov?
This principle states that no individual is above the law
What is rule of law?
Definition: right and proper
What is legitimacy?
This function of government includes the ability to secure one's borders from external threats, such as terrorist attacks
What is "ensure national security?"
This theory of rule states that the people create an agreement with government in which to create a balanced society
What is "social contract theory?"
In this system of government, power/authority is shared between a central, federal government and smaller, regional governments
What is a federal system?
This principle offers resolution to the diversity of beliefs in the American public
What is compromise?
Definition: rule by a few small groups of people, usually members of the military or the economic elite
What is oligarchy?
This function of government includes enacting laws
What is "maintain order?"
This philosopher theorized that government must be based on the consent of those governed
Who is John Locke?
This system is headed by a Prime Minister and has a combined legislative/executive branch
What is a parliamentary system?
This type of economic system is based upon an individual's ability to make their own economic decisions with little government interference
What is a free enterprise system?
Definition: the principle that all people possess a fundamental, moral worth that entitles them to fair treatment under the law and equal opportunity in all aspects of life— political, social, and economic
What is equality?
This function of government includes dissolving disputes and any other type of altercation that might arise
What is "resolve conflict?"
This philosopher theorized that the government must exist at the will of the people, otherwise it will become corrupted
Who is Rousseau?
This system of government places final say/complete authority with a single, central government
What is a unitary system?
This principle places emphasis on the individual's ability to reach their highest potential if left alone to prosper
What is worth of the indivdiual?
Definition: a political unit made up by a group of people that lives within a clearly defined territory