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This elite theory argues
that those who control the economy have the real power in government
The Bureaucrats Theory
The Pluralists Theory
Marxist Theory
"Power Elite" Theory
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The authority of a nation-state’s right to rule itself.
military protection
Sovereignty
government
politics
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A small group of people who have a disproportionate share of money or political influence.
Dictatorship
Government
Elite
Oligarchy
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A form of government in which the legislative and executive branches are separate and function independently.
federal system
parliamentary government
Presidential government
indirect democracy
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A democratic system of government in which policies are made by officials accountable to the people who elected them
Federal Government
confederation
Representative democracy
direct democracy
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form of government in which governmental powers are divided between a central authority and regional political units
Democracy
Unitary Government
Federal government
Confederation
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An example of this origin theory would be a democratic government
Evolution Theory
Divine Right Theory
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
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An example of this origin theory would be an Egyptian Pharoah viewed as a God
Social Contract Theory
Evolution Theory
Divine Right Theory
Force Theory
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Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke and Thomas Hobbes promoted this theory of government origins.
Social Contract Theory
Divine Right Theory
Force Theory
Evolution Theory
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Government in which a ruler’s power is heredity.
Monarchy
Autocracy
dictatorship
Divine Right Theory
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Elite theory that business leaders such as Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk have most control in society and policy-making
Marxist Theory
Bureaucrat Theory
Power Elite Theory
Pluralists
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The institutions, people, and processes by which a nation-state or political unit is ruled...
democracy
government
nation-state
politics
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a nation-state?
sovereignty
equality
territory
government
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A form of government in which the executive leaders are chosen by and responsible to the legislature.
democracy
Presidential government
Parliamentary government
federal government
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A democratic system of government in which all citizens participate in politics and decision-making
bureaucracy
Representative Democracy
oligarchy
Direct democracy
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This origin theory sees government as an extension of the family, such as elders in a tribe.
Evolution Theory
Force Theory
Divine Right Theory
Social Contract Theory
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All the following are basic purposes of government EXCEPT...
Resolution of Social Conflict
Maintenance of public order
Conquer territory
Protection
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theory in which three key groups run the show, including corporate leaders, key politicians, and military leaders
Power Elite Theory
Pluralist Theory
Marxist Theory
Bureaucrat Theory
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This elite theory argues that elites are not easily defined, that it’s actually a variety of types of people
The Bureaucrats Theory
The Pluralists Theory
Marxist Theory
"Power Elite" Theory
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Elite theory in which the people running the show are not well-known; and are pulling the strings behind the scenes
Marxist Theory
Power Elite Theory
Bureaucrat Theory
Pluralist Theory
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The early USA, in which the states had all the power, would be an example of which geographic distribution?
Federal System
Direct Democracy
Unitary system
Confederation
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theory that elites are not well-known, visible heads of state; rather its people behind the scenes who manage society.
"Power Elite" Theory
The Pluralists Theory
The Bureaucrats Theory
Marxist Theory
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elite theory that claims corporate leaders, top military officers, and key political leaders make the policies.
The Bureaucrats Theory
"Power Elite" Theory
The Pluralists Theory
Marxist Theory
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term meaning "rule by one"
autocracy
democracy
bureaucracy
oligarchy
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A form of government in which an absolute ruler controls the power, often through fear or force...
Dictatorship
monarchy
oligarchy
autocracy
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The belief that rulers derive their authority directly from God and are accountable only to him.
Monarchy
Divine right
Force Theory
God Theory
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A system of government by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives.
liberty system
oligarchy
evolutionary government
Democracy
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This theory claims that a ruler’s power comes from God.
Divine Right Theory
Evolution Theory
Social Contract Theory
Force Theory
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A political unit with a defined territory, organized under a government...
government
nation-state
politics
sovereignty
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Greek word meaning “rule by few”. Examples of this government would be the Taliban or the Communist party in China.
Dictatorship
oligarchy
Democracy
Autocracy
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This origin theory claims that governments were formed as a result of one group’s conquest of another.
Evolution Theory
Divine Right Theory
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
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A form of government in which all the power of the government is held by a single unit or agency.
federal government
Confederation
Unitary government
nation-state
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A political system in which a weak central government has limited authority, and the states have ultimate power.
Unitary System
Confederation
Federal Government
Anarchy
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origin theory that claims the people will support the gov. while the gov. protects the rights of the people.
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
Divine Right Theory
Evolution Theory
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The concept that the governed and those governing have obligations to each other...
Social contract theory
government
Politics
Liberty
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The methods or tactics involved in managing government and gaining power.
democracy
government
politics
oligarchy
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Elite theory in which lots of people have influence including journalists, media influencers, union bosses, etc.
Pluralist Theory
Marxist Theory
Power Elite Theory
Bureaucrat Theory
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An example of this origin theory would be a small village ran by village elders
Evolution Theory
Divine Right Theory
Social Contract Theory
Force Theory
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An example of this origin theory would be the Mongol conquests
Divine Right Theory
Evolution Theory
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
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A government in which power lies in the hands of a religious group or figure is called...
democracy
theocracy
oligarchy
an autocracy
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The USA today is an example of which geographic distribution system of government?
Unitary system
Direct democracy
Federal System
Confederation
