US Gov't CH 1

A ______________ is one in which they hunt, gather, fish, and barter for goods.

Adam Smith favored capitalism.

A confederacy gives most power to the

A great grandfather ruled over the tribe and will pass down his power to his son.

Under a Confederacy, the central or national government has more power than subnational governments.

All of the following are/have been leaders of democratic government's except

Thomas Hobbes said people should give up their power in exchange for protection and services from the gov't

______________ is rule by few.

China has a national government, but no subnational government. This would be a/an:

Governments create schools, build sewer systems, & pave roads because individuals cannot/won't do it on their own

If you have two cows, under ________, the gov't takes one cow and gives it to your neighbor who has no cow.

____________ is an example of a country in which the gov't does not uphold many of the rights within their constitution.

Most oligarch countries have a list of citizens’ rights and freedoms.

A constitution is a plan that provides the rules for government.

Democracies derive their power from their wealth, social position, military power, or a combination of these factors.

Florida is an example of a state.

___________ is an economic system that emphasizes private ownership of the factors of production & freedom of choice.

This system of government divides powers between the central government and subnational units

Who came up with the term "laissez faire", meaning "to let alone"?

The UK is a/an ________________, but not a republic bc Queen Elizabeth, a constitutional monarch, is the head of state.

The term synonomous with state is

Vietnam and the Soviet Union are examples of democracies.

A consumer is a person who makes goods and services to sell.

Queen Elizabeth was elected by the people under a monarchy.