Government

The social contract theory is defined as

A contract between the government and its people

What does an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?

A single individual or small group exercises control over government

A form of government where the monarch rules unhindered, i.e., without any laws, constitution, or legally organized oposition.

Absolute monarchy

The king or queen has complete or total power among his or her people.

Absolute monarchy

What is a government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?

Democracy

A ruler who wields absolute power. Receives power by taking it through force. An autocrat.

Dictator

One person who controls an area and every aspect of that area is the ______________ Theory

Force

A ____________ is any form of government in which citizens hold the power to rule; they vote.

democracy

Country X's leaders are chosen by popular vote by the citizens. The people do not get to vote on most issues, but they always get to elect leaders. The people do have power through voting. What type of government is this?

democracy

The people elect a Prime Minister, the chief leader in the government. His power is balanced by an elected group of Parliament

democracy

rule by the people

democracy

A _________ is a form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens' lives.

dictatorship

Country Z is in Europe. They are ruled by a military leader who took by power by overthrowing the previous government. Citizens are obedient, but they did not elect him. There is an election, but this leader is the only name on the ballot. People may not criticize the government.

dictatorship

If citizens risk punishment for criticizing the government, what type of government is this?

dictatorship

What type of government is this: Current leader took his power by force. Citizens will be punished if they criticize the government

dictatorship

Which type of government gets their power from the force?

dictatorship

T/F In Hobbes's view of the social contract, people retained the right to question, overthrow, or replace their government.

false

T/F In a constitutional monarchy, the power of the king is not limited.

false

T/F Locke believed that people's natural rights are granted to them by their government(s).

false

A social institution that tries to ensure the society's needs are met is known as

government

What was the name of Thomas Hobbes's book on government?

leviathan

Locke's inalienable rights include...

life, liberty, and property

A ___________ is a government ruled by one person who has hereditary power

monarchy

What type of government is this: The country is ruled by a king. The next ruler is selected according to the blood line

monarchy

Which type of government gets their power from allegiance to the royal family?

monarchy

According to Locke, all humans share a set of __________.

natural rights

In an _________, a small group of people has all the power.

oligarchy

How did Hobbes sum up people's quality of life in a state of nature?

poor, nasty, brutish, and short

According to Hobbes, people agreed to give up some __________________ in exchange for __________________ as part of the social contract.

rights and power / protection

What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?

rule by the people

Hobbes believed that a single __________, or ruler, should have complete authority over the people.

sovereign

Country Y is in the Middle East. They have various leaders, but most are not elected. The leader and the laws of the government obey the Quran - the holy book of Islam. The laws of the Quran are the guidelines for all ways of life in the country. What type of government is this?

theocracy

If the government leader comes from the religious community, what type of government is this?

theocracy

What type of government is this: Laws and leaders are influenced by Islamic faith. The people follow Islamic law strictly or face consequences.

theocracy

Which type of government gets their power from religious tradition?

theocracy

Which type of government sounds like this: "I follow my leaders because they are faithful to my religion."

theocracy

a system in which government controls people's lives

totalitarian

T/F In an absolute monarchy the king or queen's rule is supreme. No one can question their authority.

true

T/F There are two types of autocracy: (1) dictatorship and absolute monarchy.

true

What is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power?

Autocracy

A monarch presides over ceremonies, but elected leaders run the gov. What form of gov is this?

Constitutional monarchy

The king or queen has power that is limited by a constitution and parliament

Constitutional monarchy

A system of government in which political power resides with the people.

Democracy

Post is inherited and lasts until death or abdication.

Monarchy

This philosopher believed that government was best when power was split three ways

Montesquieu

A government in which control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power.

Oligarchy

A self-appointed council amends the country's constitution. Based on this scenario, which form of government is taking action?

Oligarchy

13. In an ancient kingdom, the people were tired of being treated badly their king. The people of each village got together and chose chiefs to bring their complaints to the king. What kind of government did the villagers demonstrate by their actions?

Representative democracy

Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community's interests. What form of government does Kayla have?

Representative democracy

A representative democracy in which the people's elected deputies (representatives), not the people themselves, vote on legislation.

Republic

He believed that good government was formed by the "general will" of society and people give up some freedom for the common good.

Rousseau

This philosopher believed people are born good but can make poor decisions without proper guidance.

Rousseau

Baron de Montesquieu established two ideas that helped mold today's government in the United States. Those two ideas were....

Separation of Power and Checks and Balances

Which statement applies to all types of monarchies?

The monarch inherits his or her power.

John Locke's thinking influenced what American founder?

Thomas Jefferson

A government that seeks to subordinate the individual to the state by controlling not only all political and economic matters, but also the attitudes, values, and beliefs of its population.

Totalitarian

How did Locke view human nature?

We are a born a 'blank slate', and we develop differently according to our life's experiences..

How did Hobbes view human nature?

We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.

For both Hobbes and Locke, the social contract is an agreement between...

citizens and government

An ____________ is any form of government in which one ruler holds all political power.

autocracy

What is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power?

autocracy