Foundations of Government
Theories of Government
Enlightenment Philosophers
Types of Governments
100

These are considered the "Powers of Government"

Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch

100

This theory is where that a primitive family evolved into a tribe with one person being the head of the family.

Evolutionary Theory

100

What philosopher wrote the book entitled "A Vindication of Rights of Women"

Mary Wollstonecraft

100

A government where a king or queen has all the power.

Absolute Monarchy

200

An institution which makes and enforces public policies is .........

A Government

200

This theory states that governments were created by force.

Force Theory

200

What philosopher focuses his philosophies on the Social Contract Theory?

Jean Jacques Rousseau

200
A government that controlled by a small group of wealthy elite and they have all the power.
Oligarchy 
300

This is a geographic term, a particular place, region or area of land

Country

300

This Theory states that God created the state and gave those of royal birth the right to rule.

Divine Right Theory

300

What philosopher said "All people have natural rights including life, liberty, and property"?

John Locke

300

A government where citizens votes and passes laws directly.

Direct Democracy

400

A body of people living in a defined territory with a government.

State

400

This theory stated that humans gave up their power in exchange for protection.

Social Contract Theory

400

This Philosopher believed in a separation of church and state.....

Voltaire

400

A government where one person has complete power

Autocracy

500

Name the four characteristics of a state

People, Territory, Sovereignty, Government

500

What two theories involve unfair treatment?

Social Contract, and Force Theory

500

This philosopher wrote about the importance of a separation of powers...

Montesquieu

500

A government where a monarchs power is limited by laws

Constitutional Monarchy 

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