Theories
This theory states that One person or a small group claimed control over an area and forced all within to submit to that person’s or group’s rule
Force Theory
A government in which the president is directly elected by the people
Presidential
The United States is an example of _________________ because the supreme political authority rests with the people and the citizens themselves
Democracy
What institution's role is to provide Order, prevents chaos and is the that society makes and enforces public policies.
Government
What form of Democracy does the United States practice? (not asking about how president is chosen)
Representative Democracy
This theory claims the state developed naturally out of the earliest group unit, the family
Evolutionary Theory
A government in which the power to rule is held by a small, usually self-appointed elite group
Russia is a good example of this kind of government due to its small group of influential people along with Vladimir Putin
Oligarchy
The term _____________ refers to a population who may or may not be homogenous.
Country
In order for democracy to flourish a network of _______________ organizations is necessary
Volunteer
Divine Right Theory
This Gov't is an alliance of independent states.
Canada, New Zealand, and Australia are all examples of what kind of gov't?
Parliamentary
(Democracy/Repuclic not acceptable)
In a democracy, we make decisions based upon __________________ rule with respect to _____________ rights. (must have both answers to get point)
Majority, Minority.
This theory states that people voluntarily came together and created the state
Social Contract Theory
A government in which the legislative branch elects the president
Parliamentary
A monarchy and dictatorship are examples of this kind of gov't because a single person holds unlimited political power
Autocracy
a __________ school system is necessary for democratic nations.
public
This is a kind of gov't in which all the powers are held by a central agency which then gives out the remainder of the powers to local government for its own convenience
Unitary Gov't