Chapter 1: Theories of Democracy and Types of Government

Question 1

Rule by one individual (positive)

Answer 1

Kingship

Question 2

Rule by one individual (negative)

Answer 2

Tyranny

Question 3

Rule by a few in society (Desirable, highest class, nobles)

Answer 3

Aristocracy

Question 4

Rule by few in society (Undesirable, elite group)

Answer 4

Oligarchy

Question 5

Rule by people (direct)

Answer 5

Democracy

Question 6

Rule by representatives (indirect) electoral college chooses reps to decide for them

Answer 6

Republic

Question 7

Uses authoritative documents as power (Constitution)

Answer 7

Constitutional Democracy

Question 8

Single sovereign (king/queen) by heredity

Answer 8

Monarchy

Question 9

Sovereign ruled with absolute power with no defined right/law

Answer 9

Absolute Monarchy

Question 10

Authoritarian ruling

Answer 10

Communism

Question 11

State controls all aspects of life

Answer 11

Totalitarianism

Question 12

Single person, absolute power

Answer 12

Dictatorship

Question 13

Strong religious influence

Answer 13

Theocracy

Question 14

No government authority

Answer 14

Anarchy

Question 15

Influences on political system

Answer 15

Political Culture

Question 16

One person, one vote

Answer 16

Political Equality

Question 17

Groups having profound impact on political system

Answer 17

Pluralism

Question 18

Believed in social contract with individuals and the government to prevent wars because individuals are cruel and greedy.

Answer 18

Thomas Hobbes

Question 19

Believed in social contract with individuals and the government to protect natural rights. For the common good.

Answer 19

John Locke

Question 20

Thomas Paine, challenged authority of British government

Answer 20

Common Sense