Gov quiz#1

government

accepted group of people that makes decisons for a community

economics

how decisions are made about the resources in a community

rule by one (Aristotle) good and bad

good: monarchy bad: dictator

rule by few (Aristotle) good and bad

good: aristocracy bad: oligarchy

rule by many (Aristotle) good and bad

good: polity bad: democracy

direct government

members vote on things and majority rules

indirect government

members elect representatives; reps vote and majority rules

What is a good leader (Aristotle)

• cares about people and best interests

• well educated

What is a bad leader (Aristotle)

• selfish and do not care for your people

• not well educated

the ways people can get them to follow you

theories of rule

force theory

following someone out of fear (either fear of person directly or fear of common enemy)

divine right

leader is worth following bc they have God/ doing God’s work

evolution theory

certain people and their descendants best fit to rule (monarchy)

natural rights theory

leader that aims to protect natural (birth given) rights

Social Contract

I will follow you if you make my life better (usually financially)

Propaganda

information used to promote a particular POV

Transfer

associate one image or sound with positive POV

example of transfer

jingles

testimonial

famous/ popular person says they like product

Just Plain folks

ordinary people sharing their testimonies so people can relate

Bandwagon

fear of being outlier so support popular option because everyone else is

stacked cards

so many reasons that this is the best possible option

Name calling

making fun of your opponent

when do you use name calling

only use when you are loosing, not winning; if used when winning looks like you are threatened

3 key ways to effective propaganda

• reach target audience

• target audience remember

• target audience support

Locke view on human nature

humans gnerally good, have good intentions, GOOD at core

Hobbs view on human nature

humans selfish, only for their own benefit, if had power would take it

Locke view on gov

leader that listens to the peoples problems and meets their needs

lazzie effair (leaving society alone to flourish by itself

Hobbs view on gov

control by one person, geting things done, authoritative with strict order

Similairties between Locke and Hobbs

• people keeping personal property

• education important

• man needs some type of gov in place

• social contract

• religion (not divine right)

colony

area that is in full or partial control of different area

Why did England want a colony in America

• resources: land, food, trade opportunities

• place to get rid of unwanted citizens

• staying competitive with other world countries (maintaining power)

Englands relationship with colonies up to 1760

in exchange for resources and allegiance from people —> England leaves them alone

salvtory neglect

hands off if you are on my side and give me resources

Why did colonist want to leave England

• taxation without representation

• no freedom/ voice

• restrict west expansion

• England implementing other gov

• English soldiers present in daily life

• HEAVILY taxed bc in debt from war

declaration of independence target audience

rich nobles and kings

deceleration of independence purpose

gain support and funds from other countries to leave Britian

Structure of Dec

• Preamble - purpose of doc

• Intro- everyone has natural rights and gov should protect them (gov doesn’t —>leave)

• King is not protecting rights

• have gone to king but does not listen

• conclusion- unfair situation and declaring their freedom

AOC def

first national gov of US (league of friendship)

goals of AOC

• settle state disputes

• appear legit gov to other countries

• role model for other democracy

Structure of AOC

• 13 states

• 2-7 reps per state

• each state ONE vote

creating or ammending in AOC

• 9 states must be in attendance and agree to pass law

• 13 must agree to amend

Who runs AOC

• Presidnt run meeting

• League picks a state rep to be president

• Held in Philadelphia

Powers of AOC

• military but needed to be from soldiers from state

• make treaties with other govs

• establish state boarders

• borrow money from states and other countries

• rep US in forgien country meetings

• make currency

• laws that affect all US

• declare war and peace

Powers for state gov

• obey articles and laws that the articles pass

• provide funs and soldiers when asked

• obey contracts and court decisons made in other states

Shay’s rebellion

armed uprising of farmers in Massachusetts (1786–87) protesting taxes and debt; showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation.

Democracy

A system of government where power comes from the people, usually through voting

Republic

A form of government where people elect representatives to make laws and decisions for them

• has a constitution or set of laws that protect citizens’ rights (even from majority rule.

major components of AOC

• Weak central government

• One-branch legislature (Congress)

• States had 1 vote each

• No power to tax

• No power to regulate trade

• Unanimous consent for amendments

problems with AOC

• No money (couldn’t tax)

• Hard to pass/change laws

• Trade and currency disputes

• No executive, no courts

• Weak defense, no standing army

• Shays’ Rebellion exposed weakness