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what are the four characteristics of a state?
must have people but no specific number (may or may not be homogenous)
land with recognized and well known boundaries
sovereignty/power over its citizens, ability to successfully rule itself.
has a government, politically organized
what are the 6 purposes of government?
to form a more perfect union
guarantee civil rights and and liberties
promote general welfare of citizens
establish justice, must be fair, reasonable, and impartial
to ensure domestic tranquility (police) order is essential to society
provide common defense against outside attack
what are 3 branches of gov and their purpose
legislative- law making- congress and state legislatures
executive- law enforcing, president, governor
judicial- law interpreting, supreme court/courts
what are four theories of government
divine right theory, social contract theory, power theory, and evolutionary theory***
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