history chapter two

binding decisions are made for citz

• "rules of the game"
• and institutions that make and enfores the law

legislatures executives and courts

get individuals grops and institutions to do something

individual ruler holds absolute gov power

• figuehead with limited power
• governing belongs to ruler

individual rule with absolute authority

a small group of rich or powerful controls most of the governing decisions

multiple centers of power vying authority

afforded basic rights and standards; freedom from gov interference.

all citizens make decisions

small group that act on the behalf of many

Elected through a fair and open process in which everyone has the same opportunity.

leaders have no real limits

gov polices are kept in check by formal limits

• between the gov and the people
• people get protection
• gov are limited
• they get their powers from the will of the people

to draw 13 states togegther but to allow each state to remain independent

• couldnt regulate commerce
• was unable to collect taxes from citizens
• and couldnt collect revenue from the state

• difficult as any changed need unanimous consent
• lacked leadership and accountability

suggested that liberty and freedom that is an open democratic society carried risks