Government Midterm

Front

A government where a God or divine ones are given the status of supreme ruler?

Back

Theocracy

Front

When the central government is run by a small group of people.

Back

Oligarchy

Front

What type of government has a king or queen that holds all the power?

Back

Monarchy

Front

Self-appointed single person/group rules controlling all aspects of public life (example: freedom of speech) often through military force, intimidation

Back

Dictatorship

Front

A system of government in which political power resides with the people.

Back

Democracy

Front

What are the four characteristics of the state?

Back

Population, territory, sovereignty, government

Front

Which theory of government formation argues that government formed based on conquering weaker nations?

Back

Force Theory

Front

Which theory of government formation argues that government formed based on based on an agreement and social idea?

Back

Social Contract Theory

Front

Which theory of government formation argues that government formed based on a change over time and was based on male and female roles?

Back

Evolutionary Theory

Front

Which theory of government formation argues that government formed based on God’s intervention and how he picks rulers?

Back

Divine Right Theory