2.1 - foundation of government : why do we have governments

define inalienable rights

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

define democratic nations

people of the nation rule directly or indirectly

how do people rule indirectly

they elect officials to rule on their behalf

true or false: dictators come by force and remain by force

true

define a constitutional monarchy

a modern day monarchy which has a king and queen and has a government. the role of the monarchy is ceremonial

define representative democracy

people elect leaders (representatives) to carry on the work of the government

define constitution

a written plan of government

true or false: direct democracies still exist

false

define totalitarianism

when the government controls every single aspect of citizens lives

name an absolute monarchy

Saudi Arabia

define monarchy

run by a monarch, traditionally known as a kingdom or empire

what are three examples of dictatorships

North Korea, Cuba, China

how does the government guarantee freedom

all people have alienable rights, first amendment

define absolute monarchy

ruler has absolute power

define nondemocratic governments

citizens have no rule

what are the purpose of government

helping people cooperate, providing services, providing laws, guaranteeing freedom

define oligarchy

government where power belongs to a small group of people

define dictatorship

ruled by a dictator who has absolute power, citizens have no power and no rights

what laws does the government provide

gives us purpose of government and laws, constitutional laws, and laws for safety

define republic

citizens agree to be ruled by elected officials

define monarch

a king or queen

what does the us government believe about people in the us

people in the us should be able to rule themselves

what is an example of a republic

America

what are examples of representative democracies

England, India, France

what services does the government provide and to who

a large number of people; provides public schools, public safety, and protects us from foreign attacks (military)

give an example of a theocratic government

Saudi Arabia

what are three example of a constitutional monarchy

Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden

define direct democracy

all voters meet in one place to make laws and decide what actions to take

define theocracy

ruled by one or more religious leaders; claim to be ruling on God's behalf

how does the government help us cooperate

unites us, solve problems, help us feel safer