Foundations of Government
A state without any government or laws.
Anarchy
What are the three systems of government?
Bonus 50 pts: What system was a loose union of independent states, that did not work out for the US?
Federal system, unitary system, confederate system.
Confederate system
True or False: Principles of democracy are flexible and you do not need all of them to be a democracy
False
An economic system that emphasizes freedom of choice.
Capitalism
Great britain is a democracy but not a __________.
Bonus 50 pts: Why?
Republic
Bonus: People have power regarding issues (democracy), but can't elect their monarch it is chosen for them.
Theory that citizens surrender power to the government, and in return the government provides citizens with security and protection.
Social contract
Type of authoritarian government where the government, or group of people, have total control.
Totalitarian
Principle that says that elected officials are responsible to the people for their actions.
Accountability
The idea that government should keeps its hands off the economy.
Laissez-faire
An economic system that combines elements of capitalism and socialism
Mixed economy
What are the three basic functions of government?
Providing leadership, maintaining order, and providing public services.
What are two types of democratic government?
Democracy, Republic
Principle that says that government has to hold public meetings where citizens can attend for information and to ask questions.
Transparency
Economic system in which the government makes all major economic decisions.
Communism
What is the difference between authoritarian and democratic governments?
Authoritarian-total control, people have no say
Democratic- people have a say and elect the people they want to represent them
True or false? States have the power to make all of their own laws without any approval from the federal government.
False
Type of government in which a king or queen inherits the throne.
Monarchy
Principle that says that all individuals should be valued and be free from discrimination.
Equality
Capitalists who owned the means of production (land, capital, etc.)
Bonus 50 pts: Workers who produced the goods
Bourgeoisie
Bonus: proletariat
What three countries had a 100/100 freedom score on your freedomhouse mapquest.
Norway, Sweden, Finland
Explain two reasons why anarchy is an issue.
Possible answers:
Lack of order, no government protection from foreign enemies, no economic security
Type of government in which the people rule and have the sovereign power to elect those in charge.
Bonus 50 pts: Type of government in which the people rule
Republic
Bonus: Democracy
Why is citizen participation in government important in a democracy?
Possible answers:
builds a stronger democracy, keeps one informed and educated, vote for the best candidates to make important decisions
Federal government has grown therefore has become the single largest buyer of goods and services
Government has become more involved in regulating industries
Great depression increased government involvement.
Who is the coolest teacher at Inverness?
Mrs. Jewell