Unit 1 review

Divine Right

• is the theory in which a family became a tribe/clan and a leader emerged
• an agreement between a population to give up certain rights in order for protection and well being for all
• is when a person or small group takes control over a group of people; usually in a violent manner
• is the belief that God created the state and gave certain individuals of royal birth the right to rule

A form of government in which a small group rules

• monarchy
• oligarchy
• democracy
• dictatorship

What is anything the government does?

• Policy
• Legislative
• Politics
• Public Opinion

Which branch enforces policy?

• executive
• legislative
• judicial

Which branch interprets policy?

• executive
• legislative
• judicial

What is the framework of our government referred to as?

• The 3 Branches
• The Declaration of Independence
• Policy
• The Constitution

Which of the following defines a MONARCHY?

• rule by king or a queen
• rule by a small group
• rule by one person
• rule by an elected official

______is rule by one/group and _____is rule by the people

• authoritarian; democracy

• democracy; authoritarian

Which of the following does not describe a type of government in which an elected representative/official makes decisions for the citizens?

• representative democracy
• republic
• direct democracy
• indirect democracy

A theory on the development of the state in which a specific population is willing to give up certain rights in order for protection for the well being of all

• evolutionary
• divine right
• force
• social contract