Political Philosophers
He said leaders should be feared rather than loved
Machiavelli
This theory says the strongest and most powerful will emerge to lead society
Force Theory
Government ruled by a single authoritarian leader, who typically uses force to take and maintain control.
Dictatorship
The Declaration of Independence was signed on this date.
July 4, 1776
Taxation
No way of collecting from all states, in order to provide public services
People act out of self-interest and quarrel is natural
Hobbes
Theory that suggests government gradually expanded over time as society grows and becomes more complex.
Evolutionary Theory
Form of government where religious leaders rule
Theocracy
In this event, colonists disguised themselves as Native Americans and "disposed of" something in protest of British taxation.
Boston Tea Party
Armed Forces
Was voluntary and up to each state's militia whether to participate in any conflict.
Wrote of a ficticious utopian government, with three bodies of different roles
Harrington
Theory that government is established and legitimized by a higher power.
Divine Right Theory
Government ruled by a small group of people, often from the same socioeconomic class
Oligarchy
This was a "rough draft" of the Constitution, and was the first attempt at a governing document.
Articles of Confederation
Judiciary
No way to settle disputes between states
Believed men are subject to moral law, and are born free and equal
Locke
Government is based on an agreement between the rulers and the ruled.
Social Contract Theory
Political system where all property is publicly owned, and each person works and is paid according to his abilities and needs
Communism
This ended the American Revolutionary War in 1783 and recognized the Unbited States as an independent nation.
Treaty of Paris
National Unity
Each state prioritized their own interests, so little incentive for unified decisions
Wrote of the importance of a separation of government powers, and stressed addition of judiciary to executive and legislative branches
Montesquieu
Which of the four theories of government most closely aligns with the United States?
Social Contract Theory
A system where the government or community collectively owns and manages the major industries in order to provide for everyone's basic needs.
Socialism
Event that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, involving farmers opposed to unfair taxation
Shay's Rebellion
State Cooperation
Unanimous approval needed on decisions, so states had difficulty agreeing