comprises the processes, officials, and bodies that manage a society.

the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

person, group, or government that has the independent authority to make its own policies and decisions

 a defined territory with a self-ruling government.

 comprises the processes, officials, and bodies that manage a society.

the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

a defined territory with a self-ruling government.

 person, group, or government that has the independent authority to make its own policies and decisions

the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

comprises the processes, officials, and bodies that manage a society.

a defined territory with a self-ruling government.

person, group, or government that has the independent authority to make its own policies and decisions

system of government is one in which a nation’s powers are divided between a central government and the governments of individual states

Refers to governments in which power rests in the hands of a few elites

a form of government in which a single person, , functions as the head of state. A person becomes the blank through heredity

a type of government in which a relatively small number of people rule a nation or a state

system of government is one in which a nation’s powers are divided between a central government and the governments of individual states

Refers to governments in which power rests in the hands of a few elites

a form of government in which a single person, called a blank, functions as the head of state. A person becomes the blank through heredity

a type of government in which a relatively small number of people rule a nation or a state

The term authoritarian is used most often to refer to governments in which power rests in the hands of a few elites

a type of government in which a relatively small number of people rule a nation or a state

a form of government in which a single person, called a monarch, functions as the head of state. A person becomes the monarch through heredity

system of government is one in which a nation’s powers are divided between a central government and the governments of individual states

a form of government in which a single person, called a monarch, functions as the head of state. A person becomes the monarch through heredity

The term authoritarian is used most often to refer to governments in which power rests in the hands of a few elites

 system of government is one in which a nation’s powers are divided between a central government and the governments of individual states

a type of government in which a relatively small number of people rule a nation or a state

A dictatorship is a form of government in which a single person or a small group of people have absolute power. Most dictators use force to gain power, although some have been elected by citizens who did not expect they would completely take over the government.

 A totalitarian government is one in which the rulers have total power and the people have practically no freedom

A democracy is a government in which the people have the power to make political decisions

system of government places most power in the legislative branch

government is one in which the rulers have total power and the people have practically no freedom

 is a government in which the people have the power to make political decisions

system of government places most power in the legislative branch

a form of government in which a single person or a small group of people have absolute power. Most dictators use force to gain power, although some have been elected by citizens who did not expect they would completely take over the government.

government is one in which the rulers have total power and the people have practically no freedom

 is a form of government in which a single person or a small group of people have absolute power. Most dictators use force to gain power, although some have been elected by citizens who did not expect they would completely take over the government.

system of government places most power in the legislative branch

 is a government in which the people have the power to make political decisions

system of government places most power in the legislative branch

 is a government in which the people have the power to make political decisions

 government is one in which the rulers have total power and the people have practically no freedom

 is a form of government in which a single person or a small group of people have absolute power. Most dictators use force to gain power, although some have been elected by citizens who did not expect they would completely take over the government.

system of government is one in which the legislative and executive branches are separate

system of government unites numerous smaller independent states into a loose alliance

 a phrase in the Declaration of Independence that describes an important principle in U.S. government

system of government is one in which the legislative and executive branches are separate

 system of government unites numerous smaller independent states into a loose alliance

a phrase in the Declaration of Independence that describes an important principle in U.S. government

system of government is one in which the legislative and executive branches are separate

system of government unites numerous smaller independent states into a loose alliance

a phrase in the Declaration of Independence that describes an important principle in U.S. government

The purpose of the government is to control people.

Without government, people in a chaotic “state of nature” will instinctively act in ways that harm one another.

A government will provide law, order, and protection in exchange for people giving up their ability to act however they wish.

All people are born with natural rights to life, liberty, and property.

The purpose of government is and should be to protect these natural rights.

All people are born with natural rights to life, liberty, and property.

The purpose of government is and should be to protect these natural rights.

The purpose of the government is to control people.

Without government, people in a chaotic “state of nature” will instinctively act in ways that harm one another.

A government will provide law, order, and protection in exchange for people giving up their ability to act however they wish.

Both English philosophers support the theory of a “social contract” between government and the governed.

Both believe that a strong government is needed to control people’s negative savage instincts.

Both believe that states develop governments voluntarily.

Both believe in government by the consent of the governed: i.e. that people agree of their own free will to be governed, whether it is to avoid chaos or to help protect their rights.

Both support the idea that one purpose of government is to help protect people’s lives and property.

All people are born with natural rights to life, liberty, and property.

The purpose of government is and should be to protect these natural rights.

The purpose of the government is to control people.

Without government, people in a chaotic “state of nature” will instinctively act in ways that harm one another.

A government will provide law, order, and protection in exchange for people giving up their ability to act however they wish.

Rules written down

Leaders follow the same laws as citizens

Maintains the interest of the people.

Rulers and dictators govern their people how they please

Most governments are oppressive

Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship, Aristocracy, and Theocracy

Rulers and dictators govern their people how they please

Most governments are oppressive

Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship, Aristocracy, and Theocracy

Rules written down

Leaders follow the same laws as citizens

Maintains the interest of the people.

Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship, Aristocracy, and Theocracy

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is something that cannot be legally denied, such as the rights to free speech, press, religion, and raising a family. 

 is something that can be given and taken away and is considered to be a special advantage or opportunity that is available only to certain people.

 is something that can be given and taken away and is considered to be a special advantage or opportunity that is available only to certain people.

is something that cannot be legally denied, such as the rights to free speech, press, religion, and raising a family.