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Government

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This person was opposed to democracy Aristotle
Developed the concept of Social Contract Rousseau
Believed governments should serve the people John Locke
Believed in the separation of powers Montesquieu
Advocated freedom of religion and scientific observation Voltaire
List the pillars of capitalism 1. Private ownership 2. Individual initiative 3. Profit 4. Competition
List all the philosophers of enlightenment John Locke, Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Hobbes, Montesquieu
Who was at the top of the Pyramid of Power in the power structure during the Middle Ages The Pope
List the 4 most populated countries in the world India, China, U.S., Indonesia
List the 4 largest countries in the world Russia, Canada, U.S., China
What country is considered the smallest in terms of land size Vatican
Has there ever been a king or queen of the Unites States? No
Who was the author of Common Sence? Thomas Paine
How can our federal and state governments help start a business Government loans, little to no tax initiative, no taxes if the company has little to no profit
List the foundations of democracy Principles: 1. Worth of individual 2. Rule of law 3. Majority Rule 4. Minority rights 5. Compromise and participation
Made up of formal institutions in which decisions made for a group of people Government
This English philosopher believed that all people are born with a clean state. John Locke
This type of democracy exists when ALL the citizens vote on public policies Direct democracy
This form of government is one person or small group controls the power Dictatorship
This type of world economy is where people have the ability to start any business they want to earn a living but also take on the risk of failing Free Enterprise
A state must have these four characteristics to exist. What are they? 1. Population 2. Territory 3. Government 4. Sovereignty
List three of the five functions of the government. (What government does) 1. Ensure National Security 2. Maintain order 3. Resolve conflicts 4. Provide services 5. Provide for the Public Good and make life more comfortable
What is the difference between a Federal and Unitary Government? Unitary- power rests in a single national government Federal- partnership between federal and state governments
Explain the law of supply and demand Supply is low because demand is high, prices increases Supply is high because demand is low, price decreases
Explain how the President and Prime Minister are different under each one's form of Government? President can be anyone elected Prime Minister is chosen by parliament, then elected on
John Locke revolutionized the way people thought in two ways. What were these ideas? Believed people were naturally good. Government was to serve the people.
Explain the role of the Monarch To rule a government in the name of God
What type of governments exist in the world today? (Who can participate?) Monarchy- kings and queens Dictatorship- a person or small group controls Democracy- people rule two ways
What role did the American Revolution play in the way governments were run after the American colonists defeated Great Britain and King George III? Changed from monarchy to democracy
List and Explain. Origin of the State Part 1 Divine Right Theory- founded by God or the gods. The ruling family is God's messenger. Evolution- states form over time, from a family to groups
List and Explain. Origin of the State Part 2 Social Contract- people reach an agreement to give up some power to an agreed authority in return for protection. Force- When an individual or group force people to submit to their rule
 

 



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