Systems of Gov
What is a government where one person inherits the throne and rules as head of state?
a Monarchy
Which economist believed the government should take a “laissez-faire” approach to the economy?
Adam Smith
John Locke said people have natural rights. Name all three rights he listed.
life, liberty, and property
How many bones has Mrs. G broken?
182
What is a government where power is in the hands of one person?
A dictator
What term describes the “hands-off” government approach in capitalism, meaning “to let alone”?
Laissez-faire
Give TWO examples of principles our founding fathers took from the Enlightenment thinkers
1. Life, liberty, and property
2. Speedy and Fair trials
3. Natural rights
4. Bicameral legislation (two part law making)
What are characteristics of democracy? (list 2)
1. Peaceful transfer of power
2. Accountability
3. Transparency
4. Citizen participation
Which system divides power between a national government and state or provincial governments?
Federal system
What economic system emphasizes private ownership, freedom of choice, and profit incentives?
Capitalism
What document limited the monarchy and guaranteed rights like petitioning and fair trials?
English Bill of Rights
Where did Mrs. G go to college?
Coastal Carolina University (chants up)
A system of government where a group or political party has complete control
Oligarchy (keyword was group)
What economic system emphasizes government ownership of the means of production?
Communism
Which philosopher believed people give up individual sovereignty to the government in exchange for peace and order?
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
What is the philisocial term used to describe a world with no government (Hint- Hobbes) (Hint- NOT anarchy)
State of Nature!
Which system gives all key powers to the central government?
A unitary government
What government system emphasizes using public and private ownership?
Democratic socialsim
What document was signed in 1215 that limited the power of King John?
Magna Carta! First example of citizens limiting the power of a king
What democratic principle means no one is above the law?
RULE OF LAW!