Forms of Gov
In a Democracy, the power lies with the...
People
Central Government
If the government controls the economy, what economic system is it?
Command
Where does the Divine Right of Kings say the Kings power comes from?
God
power flows from the power holder’s ability to persuade or influence others.
Persuasion/Referent
What is the most common form of government?
Democracy
In this system of government, power resides in the regional government.
Confederal
Which Economic system did indigenous tribes have?
Traditional Economy
What is an example of a public good?
the right to exercise supreme authority over a geographic region, a group of people, or oneself
Sovereignty
What is a disadvantage to a direct democracy?
Time consuming and low voter turnout
What system of government does the US use?
What economic system does the US have?
Mixed
What are the 2 key features of a public good?
Everyone has access, cannot deplete/run out
citizens agree to obey a ruler in exchange for protection of their rights.
Social Contract Theory
Where do Monarchs get their power?
Born into it
What is an example of a confederal government?
Confederate states of America, EU
What is a disadvantage to a market economic system?
Instability and unequal distribution of wealth
What are the two building blocks of the government?
Coercion and Revenue collection
Nation shares a common ethnic origin, culture and language and is controlled by a single government.
Nation-State
There are two types of monarchy's - Constitutional and Absolute. What is a current example of an absolute monarchy?
Saudi Arabia
What country uses a federal system of government besides the US?
India, Mexico, Canada, Germany
What are the three economic questions?
What to produce?
How to produce it?
For whom?
What are the three purposes of government?
1. Maintaining Public Order
2. Protecting life and property
3. Providing Public Goods
What two philosophers are credited for creating the "Social Contract Theory"?
Thomas Hobbes and John Locke