Types of Power
Power through knowledge
Expertise
First purpose
Maintain public order
Current U.S. President
Donald Trump
Example of a public good
roads, parks, streetlamps, firefighters
What does “democracy” mean?
People Rule
Power that is lawful, valid, or justifiable
Legitimate
Second purpose of government?
Protect lives and property
Current Arizona Governor
Katie Hobbes
Who pays for public goods?
Taxpayers
Name an example of a city-state
Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
Power through giving something of value
Rewards
Third purpose of government?
Provide Public Goods
JD Vance
Define public goods
Product or service that is available for all people to consume, whether they pay for it or not.
What is a city-state?
Small group of people with one leader
Power through persuasion
Referent
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Propose and make laws
Name one of Arizona's Senators
Mark Kelly
Define "nation-state"
A country or a area of land with legal borders.
Power through force or threats
Coercion
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Declares if laws are constitutional, hears trials according to the law.
Name the other Arizona Senator
Ruben Gallego
What is feudalism?
A hierarchal structure with one ruler at the top, nobles, military, and servants.