Systems of government
Strong central government
Unitary
Rule of a few
Oligarchy
Give up rights to have a government
Social Contract
Government controls all aspects of economy
Communism
Becoming informed, debating, voting
Citizen Particpation
Power shared between State, federal and local governments
Federal system
Ruled by a King or Queen
Monarchy
Gods chose the leaders
Divine Right Theory
Government plays role but does not completely control it.
Socialism
All votes should be counted and no one should be prevented from voting
Free and Fair elections
Type of system in the US
Federal system
North Korea
Dictatorship
Army, navy, air force
Provide National Security
Combines elements of Socialism and Capitlaism
Mixed Economy
Checks and balances of government
Control abuse of power
Unable to fund an army
Confederation
Government without a King
Republic
Jean jacque Rousseau a big proponent
Social Contract
Emphasizes private ownership of the factors of production
Capitalism
Lists of freedoms for citzens to protect them from government abuse
Limited government and Bill of rights
European union
Confederation
A government ruled by a relgious system
Theocracy
Social Security, Minimum Wage, Unemployment
Provide Economic Security
Adam Smith and Free markets is the foundation of this system
Capitalism
Final Jeopardy
There are currently 195 nations/countries/States.
What 4 characteristics make up the definition of a state?