Forms of Government
What is a government where one person holds unlimited political power?
Autocracy
What theory suggests that governments were created when one group forced control over others?
Force Theory
What was the primary legislative body in Ancient Athens?
The Agora Assemblies
What is the primary difference between direct and indirect democracy?
Direct involves citizens directly; indirect uses representatives
Why do we follow laws according to Social Contract theory?
To feel safe and maintain order
What sports at Havelock H.S. does Coach B, Coach
XC, Track, sometimes wrestling
What type of government divides power between central and local governments?
Federal
What does the Divine Right theory claim?
God gave royals the right to rule
What type of government did Ancient Rome establish?
A Republic
What type of government is ruled without the people's consent?
Dictatorship
What happens when a law violates collective values?
It may be challenged or repealed
What sport did Coach B do in high school, besides wrestling?
Cross Country, football, gymnastics, tried water polo but only lasted two weeks.
Define a "pure democracy."
Will of the people made public law by direct vote
Describe the Social Contract theory.
People agree to form a government for safety and order
What were the Twelve Tables?
Written Roman laws
Name one government system where power is distributed geographically
Federal or Unitary
How were jury trials conducted in Athens? (
With very large juries
What other states has Coach B lived in?
Oklahoma, California, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, and now N.C.
A government ruled by a small elite group
What is an oligarchy?
How did the Evolutionary theory explain the beginning of governments?
Developed from early families to tribes and settled communities
In Athens, who was allowed to be a citizen?
Free adult males
What does "political authority rests with the people" describe?
Democracy
Name the document that first codified Roman laws.
The Twelve Tables
What professional sport did Coach B, but failed to make a living at?
Pro-rodeo (bull riding)
What is the main characteristic of a unitary government?
Centralized government holds all power
What theory describes life before government as "nasty, brutish, and short"?
State of Nature by Hobbes
What is a significant difference between Athens and Rome regarding government?
Athens was a democracy; Rome was a republic
What is the role of representatives in a democracy?
Express the will of the people
How does a confederation distribute power?
Member states assign limited power to a central body
What famous movie actress shares the same name with Coach B's wife?
Sandra Bullock (movies The Blind Side (mom), Ms. Congeniality, Gravity, Bird Box, While you were sleeping)
In a parliamentary government, who is the head of the executive branch?
Prime Minister
Which origin theory best describes tribal councils?
Evolutionary Theory
What temporary position did Rome create in times of crisis?
A Dictator
In what way can a government limit public participation?
Restrict voting rights
Why is lawmaking separated from law enforcement in some governments?
To maintain checks and balances
What famous teen T.V. show did Coach B make six appearances on during 1987?
American Bandstand