chapter 1 review found of gov

What is a state

Body of people living in a defined territory with government

Resite the preamble

To from a perfect union

To guarantee civil rights and liberties

To promote the general welfare of citizens

To establish justice (rule of law)

To ensure domestic tranquility

To provide common defense against outside attack

What is a country

Based on geography it is a place/area of land

What is a nation

Based on ethnicity it is a large group of people

What does the government enforce

Public policies

Define homogeneous

Have the same customs, language, and ethic background

Role of the legislative branch

Makes law

Two main requirements to be eligible to vote in free and open election

18 and be a us citizen

What role do voluntary organizations play in democracy

Helps in flourish because it is ID from the gov

In a democracy, who are responsible for answering to the popular will of the people

Elected representatives

What role do political parties play in a democracy

Choose canaditiea for office, respect the voter’s decision in elections, and act as loyal opposition

Define democracy

Government system in which the sovereign power rests with the people

What are the fundamental rights of citizens and candidates for office in a democracy

Being active in civil rights, uplifting democracy, free to express views

Who has the smallest population in the world

San Marino

Role of the judiciary branch

Interpret laws

Largest territory of the world

Russia

Role of executive branch

Enforce laws

In a democracy what is the government based on when it comes to peoples elected representatives

Majority rule

What has the largest population in the world

China

Smallest territory in the world

Vatican City

4 characteristics of a state

People, territory, sovereignty, government

5 elements of democracy

Citizen participation, stable economy with middle class, public school system, social consensus of democratic values, network of volunteer organizations