Vocab
What is the definition of Liberty?
The ability of people to act and think as they choose.
What are the requirements to be a state?
1.Population
2. Territory
3. Sovereignty
4. Government
What are the 4 theories of the origin of a state?
Social contract theory, force theory, evolution theory, and divine right theory.
What does Ensure National Security do?
Protect the nation's people and territory from external threats.
Absence of a government
Anarchy
Definition of Ideal
A conception of something in its most perfect form.
What are the four roles of government?
Protect the country, keep order, make laws, help citizens.
What is social contract theory?
If you watch my back, I will watch yours.
What does maintain order do?
Maintain internal order through police and the legal system.
The people have control
Direct democracy
Definition of equality
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.
What are the foundations of government?
Power, Authority, legitimacy, sovereignty
What is force theory?
Because I said so
What does resolve conflict do?
Provide means to resolve conflicts through politics and the legal system.
King or Queen ruler
Absolute monarchy or constitutional monarchy
definition of self-government
the belief that ordinary people could aspire to rule themselves and do so as political equals.
How many types of government are there?
6 Types
What is evolution theory?
Only the strong survive, I have survived, therefore I shall rule.
What do priced services do?
Provide a variety of service, ranging from education to public transportation, which are paid for by tax dollars.
Being controlled by one person
Dictatorship
Definition of majority rule
a basic principle of democracy that decisions are made by a majority, by getting more than half of the vote cast.
What are the basic concepts of democracy?
Worth of individual, equality, majority rule, minority rights, compromise, individual freedom, duties and responsibilities, and free enterprise or capitalism.
What is Divine Right theory?
The message came from the sky and told me to rule.
What provide for the public goods do?
Make decisions and policies that attempt to balance the public good with the needs of smaller segments of the population.
People voting representatives
Republic