Politics Flashcards
The physical territory is
Country
City or state comes from the
Greek word polis
The people who has a deep sense of belonging and loyalty to their ethnic or cultural affinity
Nation
Political entity of citizens
State
4 elements of State
Territory
Government
People
Sovereignty
Protection and preservation of life, liberty and property
Constituent
Improvement of life/living condition-public works, health, education, transportation, trade, commerce and industry
Ministrant
Regulate the affairs of individuals or groups within the bounds of the laws or whatever is best for the general welfare
Police Power
Right to impose and collect taxes
Power of Taxation
To take possession of private property for public use
Power of Expropriation
Rule of one person
Monarchy
Rule of the few, if based on authority
Aristocracy
Rule of the few, if based on interest
Oligarchy
Rule of majority
Democracy
Powers are derived from people
Republic