Origins
says that government emerged when all of the people of an area were brought under the authority of one person or group
what is force theory
A form of government in which one person who inherits, or is chosen, to a throne is head of state for life.
What is a Monarchy?
powers that congress has that are specifically listed in the constitution
What is Expressed Powers?
Purpose of government: Establishing rules of law to preserve life and protect property
What is Maintaining Order?
The system of government in which the government plans and controls the economy and a single party holds the power. Strives to make everyone equal.
What is Communism?
the notion that the gods have chosen certain people to rule the divine right
A form of government, a way of life, a goal or ideal, and a political philosophy.
What is a Democracy?
Powers inferred from the express powers that allow Congress to carry out its functions
What is Implied Powers?
The three values considered to be foundational to American government.
What is Freedom, Order, and Equality?
The people hold the power to rule. The people meet to make all the decisions.
What is Democracy?
the belief that people are free and equal by natural right, and that this in turn requires that all people give their consent to be governed
What is the Social Contract Theory?
A form of government in which an individual, a committee, a political party, or a military group holds absolute political power.
What is a Dictatorship?
Powers held jointly by the national and state governments
What is Concurrent Powers?
type of equality where everyone's voice (vote) counts the same.
What is Political Equality?
One person holds all power (dictator). Usually this person is backed by the military.
What is Dictatorship?
The theory that state evolved from the basis of family
What is Evolutionary Theory?
A form of government in which God, or a god, is recognized as the supreme ruler
What is a Theocracy?
These are powers that can only be executed by the federal government
What is Exclusive Powers?
Added to the constitution in 1791, this keeps the national government from limiting personal freedoms.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The government is controlled by
a king or a queen
What is Monarchy?
A political community that occupies a definite territory and has an organized government with the power to make and enforce laws without approval from any higher authority
What is State?
A political and economic system that is characterized by government ownership of land
and capital (wealth)
What is Communism?
Powers given to the state government alone
What is Reserved Powers?
the process by which citizens can propose a law or state constitutional amendment to be voted upon in an election.
What is Initiative?
A government where citizens rule through elected representatives
What is Republic?