Which components make up a government

• People

• Power

• Policy

• Politics

What are the functions of the government?

This theory states that the ruler is chosen by God and their power stems from the will of God.

• Natural law

• Divine right of kings

• Social contract

This theory states that all people possess natural rights.

• Natural law

• Divine right of kings

• Social contract

The people agree to submit themselves to the authority of the state and in exchange for protection and security.

• Social contract

• Natural law

• Divine right of kings

Which form of government is ruled by a king or queen?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Dictatorship

In a ______________ rulers claim to represent and be directed by a set of religious ideas.

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

Power by the people; people elect representatives to to make decisions on their behalf.

• Direct Democracy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

In a _________________ national, state, and regional governments share all the power.

• Confederal system

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Representative system

The United States had this system under the Articles of Confederation.

• Federal system

• Confederal system

• Representative system

• Unitary system