Quiz 5 Flashcards
Origin of word “Democracy” (2)
- Demos, “the common people”
2. Kratia, “power” or “rule”
definition of democracy
Political power exercised either directly or indirectly through participation, competition, and liberty
Republicanism (2)
- Separation of powers
2. Indirect representation
where does democracy come from
Ancient Greece (athens)
Republicanism started in
Rome
what is the purpose of the Magna Carta (2)
- Limits power of monarchy and establishes rights
2. Taxes and borrowing controlled by parliament
Why do some countries become democracies? And why not others? (5)
- Modernization
- Elites
- Civil society
- International relations
- Political culture
what is Modernization?
Population becomes wealthier and more tolerant and a middle class emerges
When the state controls wealth
hose in power are
unlikely to give up control of the state
elites may choose democracy if it (3)
- Means they can keep their wealth
- Wins them more international support
- Protects their assets from seizure
Civil society
life outside the state
the public will be better able to push for reform if
there is a strong civil society
The executive
Branch of government that carries out laws and policies of the state
Head of state does
Symbolic, embodiment of the people who sometimes conducts international affairs
Head of government does (3)
- Runs the state and leads the government
- Makes national policies
- Directs officers and ministers
