systems of power
central government holds power
unitary
Rights for citizens, Limited Monarchy
Bill of rights
Thought a strong gov was needed
A state that only has one central gov
Unitary System
institution that makes and enforces laws for a society
Government
power divided between central and local gov
Federal
Framework for federal gov
U.S constitution
Thought highly of natural rights
Locke
Has two govs but the national gov is supreme
Federal system
Theory that the elites only should have power
Natural law
Local gov holds most power
Confederal
Early colonial self-gov
Mayflower compact
Believed in separation of powers
Montesquieu
one ruler, though the use of power
Dictatership
God gave someone the power to rule
Divine right
Inherited power
Monarchy
Independence from Britain
Decoration of independance
Thought gov should survive no matter what
Machiavelle
Small group of people who control all aspects of rule within the state.
Oligarchy
who formed direct democracy
Greeks
Elective representatives
Republic
Limited monarchy, Rule of law
Magna Carta
Beccaria
Citizens have the right in rule-making
Democratic rule
What are 10 of the original 13 states
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersy, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North and, South Carolina, Georgia