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Origins of the State
Let's Party!
Purposes of Government
Terms to Know
Miscellaneous
100
Theory based on the belief that the state developed out of the early family unit.
What is Evolutionary Theory?
100
This party proposes minimal to no government involvement in economic and social issues.
What is the Libertarian Party?
100
Maintaining a standing military and the national guard are examples of this purpose of government.
What is "providing national security and common defense?"
100
This political philosophy tends to advocate for quick change back to the way things were in the past.
What is Reactionary?
100
This political philosophy believes in complete and total obedience to the will of the state.
What is Authoritarianism?
200
Theory depending on "consent of the governed," also most strongly influenced development of the US government.
What is Social Contract Theory?
200
This party has ten key values or beliefs and ran the same person for president four times.
What is the Green Party?
200
Using monetary and fiscal policy to control inflation is an example of this purpose of government.
What is "providing for economic stability?"
200
The ability of one person or group to get another person or group to act in accordance with their own desires.
What is Power?
200
This party's symbol began as a result of President Andrew Jackson being known as stubborn.
What is the Democratic Party?
300
Theory prevalent in Europe from 15th to 18th centuries stating that God specially chose kings and queens to rule.
What is Divine Right Theory?
300
This party favors states' rights and decreasing taxes.
What is the Republican Party?
300
The public schools are an example of this purpose of government.
What is "providing public services?"
300
This entity has a population, a territory, sovereignty, and a government.
What is a State?
300
This party is typically represented by the color red.
What is the Republican party?
400
Theory that the state originated in ruling parties controlling an area and using their might to make people submit to their rule.
What is Force Theory?
400
This party believes in the government acting as a social safety net.
What is the Democratic Party?
400
Prosecuting criminals for breaking laws is an example of this purpose of government.
What is "maintaining social order?"
400
Supreme and absolute authority within its own territory, including the ability to determine foreign and domestic policies.
What is Sovereignty?
400
This type of political chart has two axes.
What is a Nolan Chart?