A body of people living in a defined territory with a government

Institution which makes and enforces public policies

Government was created by force. The strong took control.

Power rests with the people.

A governmental system in which the sovereign power rests with the people.

An ethnic term that describes a large group of people

This includes defense, crime, education, health care, transportation, civil rights, etc

A family evolved into a clan, then a tribe and eventually settled down and formed a government.

The will of the people is made public law by the people themselves in mass meetings. This only works in small communities.

Countries that maintain this are more likely to maintain a strong democracy.

A geographic term for a particular place, region, or area of land.

The first purpose of government as listed in the preamble to the Constitution.

God created the state and gave those of royal birth the "divine right" to rule.

A small group of people are elected to represent the popular will of the people.

a system that is open to all and therefore helps to promote democracy

The agency the state uses to accomplish goals

Law making, US Congress, State Legislatures

The people agreed to give up some power in order to have safety.

Absolute and unchallengeable power held by one person.

When people accept democratic values such as individual liberty and equality.

People, territory, sovereignty, and government

Law enforcing (US President, Governor)

How many theories of government did we study?

Power is divided between a central government and smaller local governments.

Economic groups, religious groups, and many others that exist independent of the government.