1. WHAT ARE THE FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF STATE?

Population Territory Sovereignty Government

2. WHAT ARE THE FOUR THEORIES OF THE ORIGINS OF A STATE?

Force Theory Evolutionary Theory Devine Right Theory Social Contract Theory

3. WHAT ARE SIX PURPOSES OF THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT?

Form a more perfect union Establish justice Insure domestic tranquility Provide for the common defense

Promote the general welfare Secure the blessings of liberty

4. GOVERNMENT

The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies.

5. PUBLIC POLICY

Something the government decides to do about a certain issue.

6. LEGISLATIVE POWER

The power to make laws.

7. EXECUTIVE POWER

The power to enforce and administer laws.

8. JUDICIAL POWER

The power to interpret laws and settle disputes.

9. CONSTITUTION

A body of fundamental laws that sets out the principles, structures, and processes of government.

10. DICTATORSHIP

Government in which those who rule are not responsible to will of the people.

11. DEMOCRACY

Government in which power rests with the people.

12. STATE

A body of people living in a defined area who have a government and the power to make and enforce laws without the consent of a higher authority.

13. SOVEREIGN

Having supreme and absolute power.