Types of Government Flashcards
why would a country chose a federal structure of gov.
protect indivisual liberites
what 5 freedoms are in the first admendment
freedom of :Religion,speech,assembly,print,petition
where is the power located in a confederate structure of gov.
an alliance of equals(towns.states). Power flows from local and state gov. to central gov.
Democracy
Ruled Directly by citizens. Citezens actively participate
Parliamentary Democracy
Led by legislature;cabinet/group of officials representing ruling parties. Prime ministers. Leaders stay in power
why is deciding on public policy issues easier in totaltitarian countries than in democracies.
Fewer rule and less opposing opinons for passing t=bills or issues quickly. Ex: North Korea
Evoluntionary
belief that the state evolved from the family
what are key features in a democracy
Citzens can vote for public officals to make laws for them
Elections are frequwnt,fair and free
Citizens are free to run for pubic office
Force theory
Belief that the state was born of force
What did John Locke write of. When did he say citizens had a right to break the social contract?
Jhon Locke wrote of natural rights and social contract. Said when the gov. no longer protects rights of life, liberty and property can citizens break the social contract
what form of gov. do citizens have the least control
in a unitary gov. there is one central gov. and two ____ gov.
in a unitary gov. there is one central gov. and two LOCAL gov.
Totalitarianism
total control of the state by a leader or a few(oligarchy)
What is NOT a power of state gov.
Print and ciculate their own currency
Territory
physical boundaires or geography of an area
whats a federal structure of gov
Power is divided and shared etween the entral gov. and the smaller state or local gov.
Social Contract theory
Belief that the origin of state was in a social contract
how does a state of nature lead to social chaos
nothing is enforced to know what is wrong and what is right
whats a rgith gaurenteed by the fourth amendment
no unnlawful searches & seizures
Whats 3 ex. of a confederate structure of gov.
Switzerland, US under articles of confederation(1776-1787), Confederate States of America 1861-1865)
define eminent domain
when a gov. can take provate property, and gives compensation
how does state of nature lead to social crisis
nothing is enforced to know what is wrong and what is right
name 3 ex. of a unitary
Great britan, France, China, Saudi Arabia, N. Korea, USSR(1917-1990)
a confederate gov. consits of what
4 state gov.
name 4 purposes of gov.
Provide social order-police
Economics-the FED
Public Services- Libraries/roads
National Securities-ARMY
lsit 3 ex. of a power of state
set high school graduation requirements for students
Establish motor vehicle licensing standards
Set teacher qualifications a nd background checks
WHats a confedrate gov.
smaller gov. w/in a larger nation have the majority of the power & the central gov. has very little power.
Why would a country chose a unitary form of gov.(purpose of gov.)
spread power over large area,deep into a country, kep cultural religons, traditions. Prevent people from having freedoms
Monoarchies
oldest form of gov. known. Ruled by king/queen, hold power for life, often dictators, pass title to children.
Constitutional Monarchy
monarch;s power is limited by writeen laws
6 ex.s of a federal structure of gov
US, Canda, Germany,Braxil,Mexico,Australia
Unitary gov.
central gov. has all the power
Soverignity
Surpreme authority that binds others
Government
Instiutions/agenices through which the state maintains social order
How groups od people organize an govern themselves by laws,leaders and culture
Popultion
inhabitants of a particular town,area, country
where is the power locatedin a unitary gov
All power is in the central gov. Power flows from the central gov. to the local. gov
Where is powerlocated in a federate gov. system
Powers of gov. are shared between the ventral and state and local gov.
why would a country chose a Confederate type of gov
afraid of hacing strong. central gov., country is small;highly united by history of culture, then confederate system of gov. is important.
What is NOT a key feauture in democracy
Political and civil rights
Divine right
belief that God(s) chose certain people to rule
what is the main idea behind”The Lord of the Flies”
social order and security break down in the sbsence of law and authority.
