In this type of government, power is shared between a central government and regional governments.

In this type of government, the central government is weak and power is concentrated in regional governments.

In this form of government, citizens have lots of power and actively participate in government.

In this form of government, people have little voice in government. The leader has all of the power.

This form of government concentrates power in the hands of a few leaders. Citizens have little power.

In this form of government, citizens vote directly on laws.

In this form of government, citizens select people to vote on their behalf. (select 2)

Which type of government best describes the United States?

Which type of government best describe the United States under the Articles of Confederation?

Which political theory argues that the state arose out of a voluntary act of free people and that the state exists only to serve the will of the people?

Which political theory held that God created the state, and God had given those of "royal birth" the right to rule?

Which political theory of government is where a small group forces all people to submit to them?

What is the difference between a democracy and a republic?

Definition: The government and those who govern are bound by the law, as are those who are governed.

Definition: The authority is divided between a central government and its political units (states).

What is meant by the fundamental principle “limited government”?

A state is a country that has a simpler type of government

A nation may wage war with another nation to protect its own national security.

Anarchy is a type of government in which one leader rules by force.

Governments often provide services that are designed to increase public safety.

Which of these statements is based on John Locke's definition of the social contract?

An army takes over a government and establishes its general as the supreme ruler. Which theory explains the origins of this new government?

A nation can become a state when it has which of these

Which of the following activities in the US would most likely be paid for by a state government instead of a national government

The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for society is known as

In a democratic government, the questions of "how should we govern" and "what should government do" are controlled by

In a representative democracy like the United States, the powers of government are

All of the following are three basic powers that all governments possess except?

The institutions and processes through which public policies are made for society is known as

To be recognized as a state, what are the essential characteristics?

Which political theory of government is where a small group forces all people to submit to them?

Which political theory developed naturally out of the evolution of the family?

Which political theory held that God created the state, and God had given those of "royal birth" the right to rule?

Which political theory argues that the state arose out of a voluntary act of free people and that the state exists only to serve the will of the people?

A government controlled by a single ruler or couple where power is inherited is called

Government by the consent of the governed is called

In a dictatorship, where does the ultimate power come from?

In a democracy, where does the ultimate power come from?