Chapter #1 Foundations of Government and Citizenship

Front

A ____________________________ is a system of social control under which the right to make laws and enforce them is given to a particular group.

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government

Front

What gives the government the power to make laws and frame public policy?

Back

legislative power

Front

What gives the government the power to execute (carry out) and administer laws?

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executive power

Front

What power is granted to government to interpret the laws, determine their meaning, and settle legal disputes?

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judicial power

Front

The legislative, executive, and judicial powers are all laid out in a country's _________________________.

Back

constitution

Front

Essential characteristics of a state except:

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economy

Front

In the _______________________ theory of government, the state evolves from the family.

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evolutionary

Front

Under the ________________ theory, all people are brought under the authority of one person or group.

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force

Front

In the _______________________ theory, a God or gods have given the leaders the right to rule.

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divine right

Front

The _________________________ theory states that people give/surrender the power needed to maintain order to the state.

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social contract