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Define government.
The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies.
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What are the four characteristics of a state?
Population, territory, sovreignty, government
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Define "Force Theory"
The state was born of force, small groups gained control.
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Define Divine Right Theory.
God created the state and God gave royal birth a "divine right" to rule.
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Define Evolutionary Theory.
The State developed naturally out of the early family.
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Define "Social Contract" Theory.
The state arose out of voluntary act of free people. Promotes the safety and well-being of all.)
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What are the 6 purposes of government from the preamble?
To create a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty.
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Define unitary government.
The power lies in a central agency. The central government gives power to local government.
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Who heads a parliamentary government?
Prime Minister
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What is a direct democracy?
The will of the people becomes law.
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What state did President Obama represents as Senator?
Illinois.
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What is compromise?
The blending and adjusting of ideas to come to an agreement.
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What is a state?
A body of people living in a defined territory, organized politically, and with the power to make/enforce laws.
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What is population?
The people who make up a state.
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What is territory?
Land with known and recognized boundaries.
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What is sovereignty?
Supreme and absolute power within its own territory.
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What are public policies?
All of the things a government decides to do. They are developed by Congress.
Ex.) Taxes, defense, crime, health care, environment, civil rights.
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Legistlative Branch
The power to make laws and frame public policies.
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Executive Branch
The poewr to execute, enforce, and administer laws.
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Judicial Branch
The power to interpret laws, determine their meaning, and to settle disputes.
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What is the constitution?
The body of fundamental laws setting out the principles, structures, and processes of a government. The power of government.
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What is federal government?
When the powers are divided between a central government and local governments.
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What is a confederation?
A small alliance of independent states. Matters are handled within the states, and military and foreign affairs are limited.
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What are the basic principles of American Democracy?
Worth of individual, Equality of all persons, "Majority Rule, Minority Rights", Necessity of Compromise, and Individual Freedom.
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Describe a representative democracy.
A small group of persons, chosen by the people to act as their representatives.
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What is a democracy?
When supreme authority rests with the people.
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What is a dictatorship?
When those who rule can not be held responsible to the will of the people.
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What type of dictatoryship is autocracy?
When a single person holds unlimited power.
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What type of dictatorship is an oligarchy?
When power is ruled by a small self-appointed elite.
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What is authoritarian?
Holding absolute and unchallengable power.
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What is totalitarian?
Exercising complete power over every aspect of human life.
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