elements of government Flashcards

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5 elements

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rules of conduct
authority
acceptance
jurisdiction
law enforcement
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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

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authority

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the people are governed by a supreme power or authority

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sovereign government

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has the authority to use force within its boundaries

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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

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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

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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

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