basic of polity Flashcards
What is the definition of polity?
A form or process of civil government or constitution.
True or False: Polity refers to the study of political systems.
True
Who is considered the father of modern political science?
Aristotle
What is the main goal of a polity?
To establish and maintain a system of governance.
What is the purpose of a constitution in a polity?
To provide a framework for governance and protect the rights of citizens.
Fill in the blank: In a democracy, power is vested in the _________.
people
What are the three branches of government in a typical polity?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What is the role of the Executive branch in a polity?
To enforce laws and administer government policies.
True or False: The Legislative branch is responsible for interpreting laws.
False
What is the primary function of the Judicial branch in a polity?
To interpret laws and ensure their constitutionality.
What is the term for a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units?
Federalism
In a parliamentary system, who is the head of government?
Prime Minister
What is the term for a political system in which one person holds all the power?
Autocracy
What is the term for a political system in which power is vested in a hereditary ruling class?
Aristocracy
Fill in the blank: Anarchy is a state of _________.
lawlessness
What is the term for a system of government in which power is held by a small group of people?
Oligarchy
What is the term for a system of government in which religious leaders hold political power?
Theocracy
What is the term for a system of government in which power is held by a single political party?
One-party system
In a presidential system, who is the head of state and government?
President
What is the term for the process of making collective decisions for a group or state?
Governance
True or False: Polity is always synonymous with democracy.
False
What is the term for a state of political disorder and confusion?
Chaos
What is the term for a system of government in which power is concentrated in the hands of a central authority?
Unitary system
What is the term for a system of government in which power is shared between a central authority and regional governments?
Confederal system
