Power in Government
The ability to cause others to behave as they might not otherwise choose to do is known as...
Power
The Rule of one hereditary leader is known as a...
Monarchy
Provide 3 examples of a pubic good
Schools, roads, infrastructure, military, national defense, police, etc.
What was one ancient civilization that heavily influenced the creation of the United States and its government?
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Rome
This economic system relies on the private means of production where workers are provide labor in exchange for wages.
Capitalism
The accepted validity of a form of power is known as...
Legitimacy
The rule of a few religious leaders in government is known as...
Theocracy
What ancient Greek philosopher created the idea of "Polity" or virtue in governance?
Aristotle
The exchange of land for military service and protection was known as...
Feudalism
Definition: An economic system where the means of production are publicly owned and operated.
Socialism
What was the founding document that helped create the first form of government in America?
The Mayflower Compact
This political game involves a leader wiping out their opposition and taking power for themselves
Demolition Derby
What are the two characteristics of a public good?
Can be consumed by multiple people
Once the good is made available, everyone has a right to it
Before the American Revolution, most monarchies in Europe ruled claiming they were chosen by God to rule. This was known as...
Divine Right of Kings
Mandate in Heaven
Name a country that would be close to having a Command Economy in the world.
- Russia
- China
- North Korea
- Vietnam
This source of power comes from the holders skills or talents.
Also provide an example.
Expertise
The United States uses what system of power distribution in its government?
(The National government holds most power while the states have limited power
Federal System
What are the two building blocks of government?
A means of coercion (police, laws)
A means of collecting revenue (taxes)
What were 2 of the 3 political revolutions that took place in the world during the "Age of Revolutions?"
English Revolution (Glorious Revolution)
American Revolution
French Revolution
What are the three basic economic questions that a government needs to answer?
What goods will be produced?
How will they be produced?
How much?
List 3 of the 5 sources of power in government.
What are two political games used in politics and government?
Also, provide 2 real life examples.
- Horse Trading
- Walkout
- Power Struggle
- Demolition Derby
- Civil Disobedience
What are 3 of the 4 characteristics of a Nation-State?
Territorial Integrity
Stable Population
Code of Laws
National Sovereignty
What are the 3 main forms of Totalitarianism in government?
Also name an example of each country that could be considered Totalitarian.
(Past or Current Nations.)
Communism
Fascism
Nazism
Explain how government policy relates to the economic policies implemented in a nation.
Also, provide a real life example. (We definitely talked about this in class.)
(Did you do a good job explaining?)