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Splash Screen. Essential Question Se ct ion 1: Principles of Government Section 2: The Formation of Governments Section 3: Types of Government Section 4: Economic Theories Chapter Summary. Chapter Menu.

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  1. Splash Screen

  2. Essential Question Section 1:Principles of Government Section 2:The Formation of Governments Section 3:Types of Government Section 4:Economic Theories Chapter Summary Chapter Menu

  3. What are the basic ways that governments are formed, and how do they serve the people who live under them? Essential Question

  4. What Is the State? • A state is a political community in a precise territory. • A state has sovereignty meaning that its government makes and enforces its own laws without approval from any other authority. • A nationrefers to a sizable group of people united by common race, language, custom or religion. Section 1

  5. What Is the State? (cont.) • Countries in which the territories of both the state and nation coincide are referred to as nation-states. Section 1

  6. Essential Features of a State • The four essential features of a state include: • population—the people • territory—established boundaries • sovereignty—supreme and absolute authority within its boundaries • government—central institution United States Acquisitions Section 1

  7. Essential Features of a State (cont.) • States where people share a consensus, or agreement, about basic beliefs and values have the most stable governments. • Governmentis the institution through which a state: • maintains social order; • provides public services; and • enforces decisions that are binding on all its residents. Section 1

  8. Origins of the State • Scholars have constructed theories to explain the origins of state. • Evolutionary Theory • The state evolved from the family. • The head of the primitive family served as government authority. Section 1

  9. Origins of the State (cont.) • Force Theory • The state was born of force, or the need to resist an enemy. • A state emerged when everyone in an area was brought under the authority of one person or group. • Divine Right Theory • Certain people are chosen by a god or gods to rule. Section 1

  10. Origins of the State (cont.) • Divine right describes European monarchs in the 1600s and 1700s who proclaimed their right to rule came from God alone. • Social Contract Theory • Thomas Hobbes promoted the idea of a social contractin which people surrendered their freedom to the state, but in return they received order and security. Section 1

  11. Origins of the State (cont.) • John Locke believed that in a state of nature, men and women had certain natural rights including the rights to: • life, • liberty, and • property. • Locke’s social contract was made between the people and a government that promised to preserve these natural rights. Section 1

  12. A B C D According to Thomas Hobbes’ social contract theory, what did the people receive in exchange for surrendering their freedom to the state? A.liberty B.security C.money D.property Section 1 – DQ3

  13. Purposes of Government • There are four primary purposes of government. • Maintaining social order: Governments resolve conflicts to make civilized life possible. • Providing public services: Governments provide services that make community life possible. Section 1

  14. Purposes of Government (cont.) • Providing security and defense: Governments protect the people against attack by other states and other threats. • Providing for the economy: Governments pass laws that shape the economic environment. Section 1

  15. A B C D What might a democratic government do to influence the life of its population? A.provide tax advantages to specific industries B.maintain an even distribution of wealth C.provide secure employment D.develop a formal class system Section 1 – DQ4

  16. Government Systems • There are two primary systems of government: • Unitary system • Gives key powers to the central government. • Federal system • Divides key powers between national and state government. Section 2

  17. Government Systems (cont.) • The United States began its federal system by forming a confederacy. • A confederacy is a loose union of independent states. Section 2

  18. A B C In a unitary system of government all key powers belong to A.the state. B.local government. C.central government. Section 2 – DQ1

  19. Constitutions and Government • A government’s constitution is an incomplete guide that provides a statement of goals and a framework for governing that draws its authority from the people. • A constitutional government places limits on the powers of those who govern. • A preambleis a statement that sets forth the goals and purposes that the government will serve. Section 2

  20. “We the people of the United states, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide fore the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

  21. Constitutions and Government (cont.) • The main body of a constitution sets out the plan for government divided into articles and sections. • Most written constitutions describe the procedure for amending, or changing, the constitution. • Constitutional law is the field of law that studies questions on how to interpret the Constitution. Section 2

  22. A B C D Most governments’ constitutions A.provide a comprehensive guide to all governing. B.reflect exactly how that constitution is enforced. C.communicate that government’s intentions, purpose and goals. D.represent the “final word” of a government to prevent future modification. Section 2 – DQ2

  23. Politics and Government • Politicsrefer to the struggle to control government and manage societal conflicts that could influence the lives of individuals. • People participate in politics to: • influence what benefits and services the government supplies and • turn their values and beliefs into public policy. Section 2

  24. Politics and Government (cont.) • Politics can affect several key matters: • Air and water quality • Economic conditions • Peace and war • Citizen’s rights and freedoms Section 2

  25. Politics and Government (cont.) • The Framers of the Constitution worried that special interest groups–people united by special political interests–would hinder the launch of their new government.

  26. A B C D What is the effort to control or influence the conduct and policies of government called? A.constitutional interpretations B.judicial restraint C.judicial activism D.politics Section 2 – DQ3

  27. Governing in a Complex World • Inequalities among countries can be divided into two major groups: • Industrialized nations are nations with large industries and advanced technology to provide a comfortable way of life. • Developing nationsare nations that are only beginning to develop industry. Section 2

  28. Governing in a Complex World (cont.) • Global interdependence means that nations must interact or depend upon one another, especially economically and politically. • There are two factors that contribute to global interdependence: • Growing industrialization • Rapid technological advances Section 2

  29. Governing in a Complex World (cont.) • International organizations have many different goals and operate beyond national boundaries. Section 2

  30. Governing in a Complex World (cont.) • The five types of international organizations are: • National liberation organizations • Terrorist organizations • Multinational corporations • Organizations of states of the world • Nongovernmental organizations Section 2

  31. A B C Which best illustrates a catalyst for growing global interdependence? A.different values between nations B.widespread use of the internet C.abundant global resources Section 2 – DQ4

  32. Major Types of Government • According to Aristotle the three major types of governments are: • Autocracy: • One person has all authority. • A monarchy is another form of government in which a king, queen or emperor inherits the throne and heads the state. Comparing Governments Section 3

  33. Major Types of Government (cont.) • Oligarchy: • A small group holds power. • Oligarchs derive their power from wealth, social position, military power or a combination of these. • Democracy: • The people govern either directly or through representatives. Section 3

  34. Major Types of Government (cont.) • An assembly of people’s representatives may be called a council, a legislature, a congress or a parliament. • In a republicvoters elect representatives. • Only a small percentage of people might be empowered to vote. Section 3

  35. A B C D In an oligarchy power is A.inherited by a monarch. B.held by representatives of the people. C.held by a single leader who rules by force. D.held by a small group who rules because of wealth or social power. Section 3 – DQ1

  36. Characteristics of Democracy • A true democracy is defined by four characteristics: • Individual liberty • All people are as free as possible to develop their talents. • Majority rule with minority rights • Elected representatives enact laws that reflect the will of the majority of lawmakers. Section 3

  37. Characteristics of Democracy (cont.) • The rights of the minority are respected and protected. • Free elections • Everyone’s vote carries the same weight. • All candidates have the right to express their views freely. • Citizens are free to help candidates or support issues. Section 3

  38. Characteristics of Democracy (cont.) • Legal requirements for voting are kept to a minimum. • Citizens vote by secret ballot without coercion or fear of punishment. • Competing political parties. • A political partyis a group of individuals with broad common interests organized to win elections, conduct government and determine public policy. Section 3

  39. Characteristics of Democracy (cont.) • Rival parties make elections meaningful by giving voters a choice. Section 3

  40. A B C Which of these characteristics indicate a democratic government? A.The number of political parties is limited by government. B.Minority rights are protected. C.Participation in elections is limited to the elite. Section 3 – DQ2

  41. Essential Elements for a Democracy • A successful democracy depends on five essential elements: • Citizen Participation • Citizens must be willing to participate in civic life. • Favorable Economy • The economy must be prosperous and distribute wealth to many members of society. Section 3

  42. Essential Elements for a Democracy (cont.) • Free enterpriseis the freedom of private business to operate with minimal government regulation. • Widespread Education • A democracy is more likely to succeed in countries where most people are educated. Section 3

  43. Essential Elements for a Democracy (cont.) • Strong Civil Society • Civil society is made up of a network of voluntary associations—economic, political, charitable, religious, and many others that exist outside of government. Section 3

  44. Essential Elements for a Democracy (cont.) • Social Consensus • A social consensus refers to a country where most people accept democratic values and generally agree about the purpose and limits of government. Section 3

  45. A B C Free enterprise is the freedom of private business to operate A.with minimal government regulation. B.according to rigid laws enacted by the state. C.under the guidance of government regulation. Section 3 – DQ3

  46. The Role of Economic Systems • Economicsis the study of how limited resources are used to satisfy people’s seemingly unlimited wants. • All economic systems answer three questions: • What and how much should be produced? • How should goods and services be produced? • Who gets the goods and services that are produced? Section 4

  47. The Role of Economic Systems (cont.) • Economic systems of societies with more political freedom generally have less government regulation than societies with less political freedom. Section 4

  48. A B C An economic system must answer which question? A.What products and services should be produced? B.What products and services are most valuable? C.How much should products and services cost? Section 4 – DQ1

  49. Capitalism • Capitalism has five characteristics: • Private ownership and control of property and economic resources. • Free enterprise • Despite significant government regulation, the United States’ economic policies aim to preserve a free market. Section 4

  50. Capitalism (cont.) • Competition • Buyers and sellers compete over resources to produce goods and services at the most reasonable price. • Freedom of choice • Possibility of profits Section 4

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