Foundations of Government
Without Government
There will be Chaos
In this government system, the people directly vote on laws and policies themselves.
What is Democracy?
This democratic principle guarantees that individuals have rights the government cannot violate.
What is Individual Rights?
This landmark English document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the king and introduced the idea of due process.
What is the Magna Carta?
This is Stegall’s favorite snack to eat
What are chips?
what does PUBLIC POLICIES mean & NAME 3?
All things the Government decides to do; TAXES, Traffic Laws, Criminal Laws
This type of government is ruled by a king or queen, often determined by hereditary
What is Monarchy?
This concept in democracy divides power among different branches to prevent tyranny.
What is Separation of Powers?
This 1628 document required the King of England to obtain consent from Parliament for taxation and outlawed arbitrary imprisonment.
What is the Petition of Right?
If Stegall had to pick a superpower, it would be
immortality
What does PTSG stand for?
Population, Territory, Sovereign, Government
This form of government is controlled by a single leader with absolute power, often acquired by force.
What is Dictatorship?
This key idea in democracy means that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law
What is Rule of Law?
This type of colonial government was directly controlled by the King of England, with governors appointed by the crown.
What is a Royal Colony?
Stegall’s ultimate comfort food
Mc' Chicken BABBBY!!!!
what does FEDS stand for
Force, Evolutionary, Divine, Social Contract
This government type is led by a small group of powerful individuals, such as nobles or elites.
What is Oligarchy?
This principle of democracy ensures that the government gets its authority from the consent of the governed.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
This type of colony, governed under a royal charter, allowed colonists to elect their own governors and legislatures with minimal interference from the English Crown.
What is a Charter Colony?
Stegall’s favorite movie of all time
The Patriot
What is the purpose of the Judicial Power?
Interpret Laws
This type of government is based on religious law and is led by religious leaders.
What is Theocracy?
In a democracy, this principle ensures that the will of the majority is respected while protecting minority rights.
What is Majority Rule?
This English monarch, reigning from 1603 to 1625, authorized the early colonial push to the New World, including the establishment of Jamestown in 1607.
Who is King James I?
Stegall’s favorite musician
RAY CHARLES or BOB SEGER