Foundations of government

According to _____, if 'natural rights' are violated, then rebellion is necessary

what is another name for the term 'general welfare'?

a monarchy is led by 1 person, whose power is inherited and is supreme

state with supreme power within its territory and has absolute auth. w/ int/external affairs

governmental systems in which states keep full control over their territories and people

competition in a central feature of free enterprise

which of the following is a basic function of government?

Which of the following are characteristics of a state?

form of democracy that protects the rights of the minority

a dictatorship that is led by a small group of people is called a republic

Which of the following is included in the 5 key principles of the American democracy?

system of government headed by one person, such a king or queen

If a prime minister loses majority support of parliament, he/she must resign immediately

system in which sovereignty rests in a single, national government

In "Leviathan," Hobbes says that _______ will leave man "in a constant fear of violent death"

Majority rules in American democracy, but the political rights of the ________ are protected

Theory: The 1st gov's formed as people agreed to submit to the authority of a state:

economics in which people are free to engage in economic activity w/ minimal gov. interference

theory in which a ruler answers only to god

Process by which a government makes and carries out decisions

system of government led by a prime minister

which term means when two opposing groups relax some of their demands to reach an agreement?

ability of people to act and think as they choose

rights that all people possess by virtue of being human

All of the following are included in the 5 key principles of the American democracy EXCEPT: