Principles of Government Principles of Government I. Government—Institution in which people make and enforce public policies. Has 3 powers: A. Legislative – make laws B. Executive – enforce laws C. Judicial – interpret laws II. What is a “State”? This Day in Government Principles of Government The Yes / No Game Are these countries a state? Yes No Principles of Government United States Yes No Principles of Government Yes United States No Principles of Government France Yes United States No Principles of Government Yes United States France No Principles of Government Antarctica Yes United States France No Principles of Government Yes United States France No Antarctica Principles of Government Kurdistan Yes United States France No Antarctica Principles of Government Yes United States France No Antarctica Kurdistan Principles of Government Russia Yes United States France No Antarctica Kurdistan Principles of Government Yes United States France Russia No Antarctica Kurdistan Principles of Government China Yes United States France Russia No Antarctica Kurdistan Principles of Government Yes United States France Russia China No Antarctica Kurdistan Principles of Government Puerto Rico Yes United States France Russia China No Antarctica Kurdistan Principles of Government Yes United States France Russia China No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Principles of Government Somalia Yes United States France Russia China No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Principles of Government Yes United States France Russia China No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Principles of Government Tibet Yes United States France Russia China No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Principles of Government Yes United States France Russia China No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Tibet Principles of Government Venezuela Yes United States France Russia China No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Tibet Principles of Government Yes United States France Russia China Venezuela No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Tibet Principles of Government “State” Yes United States France Russia China Venezuela No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Tibet Principles of Government “State” Four Characteristics: • Defined territory Principles of Government “State” Yes United States France Russia China Venezuela No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Tibet Principles of Government “State” Yes United States France Russia China Venezuela No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Tibet Principles of Government “State” Four Characteristics: • Defined territory • Population Principles of Government “State” Yes United States France Russia China Venezuela No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Tibet Principles of Government “State” Yes United States France Russia China Venezuela No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Tibet Principles of Government “State” Four Characteristics: • Defined territory • Population • Government Principles of Government “State” Yes United States France Russia China Venezuela No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Tibet Principles of Government “State” Yes United States France Russia China Venezuela No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Tibet Principles of Government “State” Four Characteristics: • Defined territory • Population • Government • Sovereignty Principles of Government “State” Yes United States France Russia China Venezuela No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Tibet Principles of Government “State” Yes United States France Russia China Venezuela No Antarctica Kurdistan Puerto Rico Somalia Tibet Principles of Government “State” “the state of Israel” “terrorist state” “state sponsored terrorism” Principles of Government “State” “country” physical land “nation” group of people with a common bond – race, language, religion Examples: “Cubs nation” “Cherokee nation” Principles of Government “State” The United States of America Principles of Government “State” Origin of the state: • Evolutionary Theory—Evolved from the heads of families (Ex. Tribal Chiefs, Elders) • Force Theory—Leaders took control by force (Cuba) • Divine Right Theory—God/The Gods choose the leaders or they are descendants of the Gods. Examples – Monarchs (Pharaohs, Kings, Tsars, etc.) Principles of Government “State” • Social Contract Theory—The people surrendered some of their own power/rights in exchange for the protection/laws of the government. Thomas Hobbes, John Locke Constitution – contract between a government and its citizens Principles of Government Classifying Governments Who participates? Democracy Principles of Government Democracy Direct Democracy Policy Indirect Democracy Policy Representative Democracy Republic Principles of Government Classifying Governments Who participates? Democracy Dictator Principles of Government Dictator Autocracy: one ruler Dictator Monarch Oligarchy: small group Principles of Government Dictator Autocracy: one ruler Dictator Monarch Oligarchy: small group Principles of Government Dictator Autocracy: one ruler Oligarchy: small group Military Religious Aristocracy Political Party Dictator Monarch Principles of Government Classifying Governments Geographic Distribution of Power Power Principles of Government Classifying Governments Geographic Distribution of Power Who has the power in room ALC135? Principles of Government Classifying Governments Geographic Distribution of Power Mr. Wagler #23 Principles of Government Classifying Governments Geographic Distribution of Power Students Mr. Wagler #23 Principles of Government Classifying Governments Geographic Distribution of Power Students Mr. Wagler #23 Principles of Government Classifying Governments Geographic Distribution of Power Unitary United Kingdom Israel National Government Principles of Government Classifying Governments Geographic Distribution of Power Principles of Government Classifying Governments Geographic Distribution of Power National Government Principles of Government Classifying Governments Geographic Distribution of Power National Government Federal United States Mexico Germany India I I A T C F G M O W P N L L X A L A I H I A Principles of Government Classifying Governments Geographic Distribution of Power Principles of Government Classifying Governments Geographic Distribution of Power Confederate • Confederate States of America V I R G I N I A N. C A R O L I N A S. C A R O L I N A G E O R G I A A L A B A M A M I S S I S S I P P I A R K A N S A S L O U I S I A N A T E N N E S S E E K E N T U C K Y Principles of Government Classifying Governments Choosing a Chief Executive Presidential System President Legislative People Principles of Government Classifying Governments Choosing a Chief Executive Parliamentary System Prime Minister Legislative People Principles of Government