WHAT IS GOVERNMENT? Flashcards
what is the definition of a GOVERNMENT?
an institution to create and enforce policies
What are POLICIES?
a set of ideas or plans that is used as a basis for making decisions, especially in politics, economics, or business. MUST BE FOLLOWED BY EVERYONE
How do governments get their power?
THE PEOPLE. The U.S. government is a democratic system, meaning that the intimate power is given to the people, and that power is exercised indirectly through elected representatives
What is the definition of COERCION?
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. PUNISHMENTS
What is the definition of CONSENT?
The idea that a government’s legitimacy and moral right to use state power is justified and lawful. * I agree with the rule, it makes sense.
What are the main 6 purposes of the U.S. Government?
- UNITY
- ESTABLISH JUSTICE
- INSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY
- NATIONAL DEFENSE
- PROMOTE GENERAL WELFARE
6 ENFORCE RIGHTS
What is the definition of PROPAGANDA?
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
What are the 9 TYPES of PROPAGANA?
- GLITTERING GENERALITIES
- PLAIN FOLK
- BANDWAGONING
- NAME-CALLING
- FEAR
- TRANSFER
- TESTIMONIAL
- BAD LOGIC
- UNWARRENTED EXTRAPOLATION
What are the 6 SHORTCUTS to PROPAGANDA?
- RECIPROCITY
- AUTHRORITY
- SCARCITY
- CONSITENVY
- LIKING
- CONSENSUS
What is the definition of SOCIALIZATION?
The process by which we learn our politcal beliefs
What is the SOCIAL CONTRACT THEORY?
People live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior.
What is the STATE OF NATURE?
The real or hypothetical condition of human beings before or without political association.
What was HOBBE’S THEORY of the state of nature?
The state of nature for Hobbes was a state of lawlessness and chaos. Without any government organizing this individual hunt, mankind is to compete for things it needs for survival, such as food and shelter. And while good and evil are relative to Hobbes, the greatest evil is one for everyone: the fear of violent death.
What was LOCKE’S THEORY of the state of nature?
Locke believed that the state of nature was a condition where humans, despite being independent and equal respected the laws of nature. He believed that the state of nature was a peaceful existence.
What was ROUSSEAU’S THEORY of the state of nature?
The state of nature, Rousseau argued, could only mean a primitive state preceding socialization; it is thus devoid of social traits such as pride, envy, or even fear of others.
