Origins of Government
What is the primary purpose of government in society?
To maintain order and provide protection for its citizens.
100: What type of government is ruled by a single individual with complete power?
Dictatorship
Who are the two main groups in the American economy
Consumer and Buyer
Who is known for "Life, Liberty and Property"?
John Locke.
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare the colonies' independence from British rule.
Which social contract theorist argued that people give up some freedoms to create a government for protection?
Thomas Hobbes
Name a government system where power is shared between the national and state governments.
Federalism.
What is a command economy?
An economy where the government makes all decisions regarding production and distribution.
How did Montesquieu influence American Government?
With the idea of separation of powers.
Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Shays' Rebellion.
What was the significance of the Magna Carta in the development of government?
It limited the power of the king and established the principle that everyone is subject to the law.
In which type of government do citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?
Representative democracy.
Explain what a mixed economy is.
An economic system combining elements of both capitalism and socialism.
Which philosopher argued for the idea of a "social contract"?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Thomas Hobbes.
What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?
To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and create a stronger federal government.
What does E.S.P.N stand for?
Economic Stability, Social Order, Public Service, and National Defense
What is a government called when a small group holds power?
Oligarchy.
Describe a market economy.
An economy that relies on supply and demand to determine prices and production.
What was the impact of "The English Perdition of Rights"?
It established Habeas Corpus "show me the body" for the court system.
What was the greatest major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It lacked the power to tax and regulate trade.
How did the Enlightenment influence the formation of modern governments?
Enlightenment thinkers promoted ideas of democracy, individual rights, and the separation of powers.
Describe a theocracy.
A government in which priests or religious leaders control the government, claiming divine guidance.
What role does competition play in a market economy?
It encourages innovation and efficiency, leading to better products and services for consumers.
How did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the Declaration of Independence?
It incorporated Enlightenment principles of natural rights and government by consent of the governed.
What are the three parts of the Constitution called?
The Preamble, The Articles, and the Bill of Rights