government quiz 1
the state's power limited by the people; formed the framework for American government
social contact theory
was a reaction to capitalism
socialism
Which answer is NOT a factor of production?
sovereignty
This form of government controls every aspect of an individual's life.
total
Which of these was the first primitive form of government?
tribal councils
Capitalism is essentially the same as free enterprise.
true
The U.S. legislative and executive branches check each other's power.
true
grew out of socialism but differed by seeking to control all areas of society
communism
Which answer is NOT a characteristic a state must have in order to exist?
constitution
This form of government has an absolute ruler who only looks out for himself and reigns as a tyrant.
depotism
People participate in this through initiatives, referendums, and recalls.
direct democracy
theory that over time, the state developed from the family unit into clans, then into tribes, and finally into states
evolutionary government
states created by war; rule of the strong over the weak
force theory
grew out of and closely subscribes to the laissez-faire system
free enterprise (capatlism)
This form of government was based on ownership of land and a social class system.
fuedalism
This form of government literally means "rule of the people."
liberal democracy
an early economic system that gave the government strict control over business
mercantilism
Natural rights, which have always existed and apply to everyone, came from ___.
natural law
In a ___ form of government, the legislature selects the leader of the executive branch and may recall him at any time.
parliamentary
In a ___ form of government only the legislature makes the laws, and the leader of the executive branch is elected by the people.
presidential
authority based on inherent right from God
Divine Right of Kings theory
Which person did NOT contribute a social contract theory?
Montesquieu
Which answer is NOT a specific characteristic of a free-enterprise system?
a federal form of government
an economic system without government interference
laissez faire
The branch of government that makes laws is known as the ___ branch.
legislative