Foundation of Modern Political Thought
This medieval philosopher believed that reason and faith are compatible and that humans can know the world through both the senses and the intellect.
Saint Thomas Aquinas
The state( equals, does not equal)nation.
does not equal
Name the 3 systems of government.
Unitary, Federal and Confederate
What French Philosopher coined the concept of "separation of powers".
Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu
Fill in the blank: A constitution is the _________for a state. It sets out the fundamental principles by which the state is governed.
rule book
This thinker studied politics as it actually functions in the real world rather than how rulers ought to behave morally.
Niccolò Machiavelli
Read the following description: is it a state or nation?
An independent, sovereign government exercising control over a certain spatially defined and bounded area, whose borders are usually clearly defined and internationally recognized by other states.
State
Name this system of government:
One central government controls weaker states. Power is not shared between states, counties, or provinces.
Unitary
What is the name of the book that Montesquieu wrote?
The Spirit of the Law
How many articles are their in the Mexican Constitution ?
136
This Enlightenment thinker argued that private property created inequality and that laws primarily protect the wealthy and powerful.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Completed the following sentence:
A nation is a group of _______who see themselves as a cohesive and coherent unit based on shared cultural or historical criteria. Nations are socially constructed units, not given by nature.
people
What type of system of government is Russia?
Federal
Montesquieu identifies 3 types of government. Which are they?
republican, monarchical, and despotic
How many chapters does are there in article I of the Mexican constitution ?
4
Complete the frase:
This thinker argued that history is driven by ________ between those who own the means of production and those who sell their labor, ultimately leading to social transformation.
class struggle
What are the 3 elements of the state?
States are tied to territory
States monopolize certain functions within its territory (sovereign)
Provide 2 examples of confederal states..
Switzerland
Confederate States of America
Name the 3 branches of power in Mexico and who carries out these functions.
Legislative Branch (Congress: Senate + Chamber of Deputies)
Executive Branch (President + Cabinet)
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court of Justice)
Which title of the Mexican constitution emphasizes on work and welfare ,and which article specifically talks about workers rights?
Title 6, Article 123
This economist divided society into those who live by rent, wages, and profit, arguing these were the three fundamental classes of every civilized society.
Adam Smith
What are the 4 main functions of the state within its territory?
Controls army/ police force
Controls money at national scale (prints currency; collects taxes
Makes rules within its territory (law, regulations, taxes, citizenship, etc.)
Controls much information within its territory
In federal system, power is ______ by a powerful central_______ and states or provinces that are given considerable self-rule, usually through their own legislatures
shared, government
Complete the sentence..
These checks and balances ensure that no one branch becomes too _______ and that the government remains ________ to the people.
powerful, accountable
Which articles did we analyze in class and what do they talk about?
Article 1 – Human rights and equality
Article 3 – Right to education
Article 4 – Equality between men and women, family rights
Article 5 – Freedom of work
Article 24 – Religious liberty
Article 123 – Labor rights