Unit 1 - Political Theory Vocab & Concepts Flashcards
The system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state
Government
A political and religious doctrine stating that monarchs derive their authority from God and are not accountable to earthly authority
Divine Right of Kings
An unwritten agreement between the government and its people outlining mutual rights and responsibilities
Social Contract
Fundamental rights inherent to all humans, not dependent on laws or government, often seen as universal and inalienable
Natural Rights
Rights granted and enforced by a legal system, which can be changed or repealed by human laws
Legal Rights
The principle that all members of society, including the government, are accountable to laws that are fairly applied and enforced
Rule of Law
Services or commodities provided by the government that are available to all members of society, such as national defense and public roads
Public Goods
A philosophical concept describing life without government, laws, or social structure, often used to explore the necessity and role of governance
State of Nature
A philosophy asserting that certain rights or values are inherent by virtue of human nature and can be universally understood through human reason
Natural Law
A form of government where the monarch has unrestricted power, often justified by the Divine Right of Kings
Absolute Monarchy
A system of government in which the monarch’s powers are restricted by a constitution or legislative body
Limited Monarchy
T/F: Clean Air is an example of a Public Good
True
T/F: A piece of jewelry is a Public Good
False - it is not a Public good
Is the right to have free and independent thought a Natural or Legal Right?
Natural Right
Is the right to privacy a Natural or Legal Right?
Legal Right
