Government Theories
This theory suggests that one person or group took control of an area and forced people to submit.
What is the Force Theory?
This type of government is characterized by absolute rule by one person or group.
What is Autocracy?
In a democracy, this group holds the power.
Who are the people?
This characteristic refers to the physical area controlled by a state.
What is territory?
This purpose involves protecting the nation from external threats.
What is provide for common defense?
According to this theory, a clan slowly developed rulership over time.
What is the Evolutionary Theory?
In this system, power is shared between central and state governments.
What is Federalism?
This principle ensures that the majority doesn't tyrannize minority groups in a democracy.
What is respect for minority rights?
This characteristic refers to the population living within a state's borders.
What are people?
This purpose involves maintaining law and order within the nation.
What is ensure domestic tranquility?
This theory states that God created the state and gave those of royal birth the right to rule.
What is the Divine Right Theory?
This type of government is an alliance of independent states.
What is a Confederation?
This social class is considered essential for a functioning democracy.
What is the middle class?
This characteristic refers to the supreme power or authority of a state.
What is sovereignty?
This purpose involves safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
What is guarantee civil rights and liberties?
In this theory, people created government because they were tired of living in fear and agreed to give up power for safety.
What is the Social Contract Theory?
In this system, the Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party.
What is a Parliamentary system?
These organizations, run by citizens, are considered important for a healthy democracy.
What are volunteer organizations?
This characteristic refers to the system of rule and administration in a state.
What is government?
This purpose involves creating a fair and equitable legal system.
What is establish Justice?
This theory, not mentioned in the original content, suggests that government emerged from the need to manage shared resources.
What is the Resource Management Theory?
This type of government is characterized by rule by a small group.
What is an Oligarchy?
This economic condition is necessary for a stable democracy, according to the worksheet.
What is a strong economy?
This fifth characteristic, not mentioned in the original content, refers to a state's ability to enter into relations with other states.
What is diplomatic recognition?
This purpose, encompassing many others, aims to create a better society for all citizens.
What is form a More Perfect Union?