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Theories of Government
Nation-State
Purposes of Government
Vocabulary
Vocabulary continued!
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Which theory of government is obtained by a person or group taking over by force?
The Force Theory!
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The characteristic of population in a Nation-State means what?
The amount of ethnicities represented.
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What does the term "protection" mean when talking about the purpose of government.
The armed services/ national defense
100
Define Government
an instituition or group of people that creates and administers public policy.
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Define Monarchy
A single ruler, usually gains power through inheritance
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How does a person come into power in the Evolution Theory?
Power is passed through the elders of the tribe or clan
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What does the term territory mean when refering to a Nation-State?
The land in which people occupy
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What does the term "maintenance of public order" mean when referring to the purpose of government?
Keeping the US safe within our boundaries
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Define politics.
Methods or tactics one uses to maintain or gain political power.
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Define Aristocracy
The finest people are determined to be leaders
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Who has the power in the Divine Right Theory?
Whoever God or a Higher Power gives the power to.
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How many "ingredients" make up a Nation-State?
Four!
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What is an example of "provision of public sevices?"
welfare, medicare, public transportation etc.
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Define public policy
Anything the government decides to do.
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Define political party
An organization of people who tries to gain political power.
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How does one get the power in the Social Contract Theory?
The people elect representatives to make and implement laws.
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List the four ingredients of characteristics of a Nation-State.
Population, Territory, Sovereignty, Government
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Which purpose of government deals with resolving conflicts that affect groups of people?
Resolution of Social Conflict
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Define dictatorship
a single ruler who gains power through force or fear.
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Define Democracy
A system of government in which all citizens participate in electing officals to make and implement law.
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Name the four Theories of Government.
Force Theory, Divine Right Theory, Social Contract Theory, Evolution Theory.
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What is a Nation-State?
A political unit with a defined territory, organized under a government which makes and implements law
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List the five purposes of government
Protection, Maintenance of Public Order, Resolution of Social Conflict, Provision of Public Service, Responsibility for a stable economy
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Define Theocracy
a powerful ruler who rules religiously.
500
Who is the best American Government Teachers?
Miss Green and Mr. McNear!!! (duh)