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what are some responsibilities of a citizen

abide by the laws, vote, pay taxes

why is democracy one of the most popular forms of govt in the world

applies to majority rules, citizens have a say in govt, applies to a system of checks and balances

why did our nation's founders believe deeply in safeguarding economic freedom

its the key to preserving other freedoms

what three basic types of power do people in government exercise

legislative, executive, judicial

an elected government cannot discriminate against specific individuals or groups

liberal democracy

what two ideals of democracy did alexis de tocqueville think must be kept in balance in order to prevent democratic despotism

liberty and equality

the greater number should get greater power

majority rule

since minorities are vulnerable in comparison to other groups, their rights are based on that

minority rights

the party with the greatest representation forms the government

parliamentary system

a president is elected by the people and serves a term

presidential system

under what circumstances do you think the government should regulate business in a free enterprise system

protecting people's rights

which of the following is another name for the term general welfare

public good

which system of govt is an indirect form of democracy, placing political decision making at least one step away from the people

representative democracy

which philosopher believed that the formation of societies and government corrupted the human condition and introduced inequality

rosseau

people reach a contract to give power to an authority for security

social contract theory

supreme power over a political unit

sovereignty

the supreme power of a state to act within its territory and have absolute authority over its internal and external affairs is called

sovereignty

who said that life without government was like a war pitting each individual against the other

thomas hobbes

according to philosophers such as hobbes lcoke and rousseau, why are people willing to enter a social contract

to protect their rights and property. and to maintain peace

what are the main differences between federal, unitary, and confederal systems

unitary: one central govt holds power confederal: individual states hold power federal: national govt holds some power, state govt holds some power

power lies within individual states with very little national government

confederal system

why are authoritarian regimes not very popular around the world

corruptions, citizens dont get a say, natural rights can be suppressed

the king can only answer to god, as his authority came from him

divine right of kings

what are some of the basic functions of government

ensuring national security, maintaining order, providing public services

all men are created equal reflects the founders commitment to which principle

equality

the power to carry out, enforce, and administer the law is known as what

executive power

individuals can trade with each other with little to no government interference

free enterprise

why do you think the idea of liberty is important to the free enterprise system

free enterprise doesn't work without liberty. liberty gives you the right to create business and make your own decisions