elements of government Flashcards
1
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5 elements
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rules of conduct authority acceptance jurisdiction law enforcement
2
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rules of conduct
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the rules made by the group govern the lives of its citizens; made to encourage positive behaviour and forbid negative behaviour
3
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authority
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the people are governed by a supreme power or authority
4
Q
sovereign government
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has the authority to use force within its boundaries
5
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acceptance
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no system of government can exist unless it is accepted by the citizens– people give the government the right to exercise power
6
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jurisdiction
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the area over which the government has the right or power to make and enforce rules or laws
7
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law enforcement
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rules or laws have no effect on people unless there is someone to enforce them
