Functions of Government
What functions of govt. keeps the peace?
Maintain Order
What determines what area of a state?
Territory - Borders
Define Government
People, power, policy
What is a dictatorship?
A single ruler or a small group of people with complete control.
Violence and force to maintain rule.
Who is Adam Smith and what does he believe in?
Believes in a free enterprise and capitalism. Govt. doesn't allow people to make their own economic choices, because it's not in the best interest of the people.
What function of govt. keeps us safe?
National Security
What controls the state?
A government
What is Policy defined as?
Decision made by Government with a goal.
What is a totalitarian Regime?
Ex. North Korea
Dictator holds ultimate authority.
Tightly Control.
What does the Government provide?
Roads
Workers
buildings
Education
What function of govt. helps solves a problem?
Resolves Conflict
What does a state have to house?
People
What is the right to rule?
Legitimacy
what is an Oligarchy/ Aristocracy?
What is a theocracy?
A small group of people that are powerful and make decisions.
A ruler claim that God tells them what to do and how to run their country.
What is the purpose of a Government?
For a safe controlled Government.
To protect the people.
Keep peace and order.
What function of govt. is responsible for assistance to people and businesses?
Provides Services
What does having control over one's self or nation means?
Sovereignty
What is a law that can't be changed?
natural law
What is the difference between a Direct Democracy and a republic/ representative democracy?
Direct democracy is ruined by all the people, a representative democracy the people choose someone to represent them and make decisions for them.
What is the divine right theory?
Rights are given by your god.
What function of govt is for us?
Provides for the public good
What are all the characteristics of a state?
Territory
Government
People
Sovereignty
What is guaranteed under a natural law?
Rights
What is the difference between a monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?
A monarchy is ruled by a king or queen. A constitutional monarchy is the power lies in another branch of government and the king or queen is a symbol.
What is the social contract theory?
If people don't like the government they come together and decide on a new one.