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Government Notes and Definitions

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These notes contain definitions for words related to the government, Notes about the characteristics and origins of the state are also listed as well as the purpose of Government.

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  • November 14, 2024
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  • Mr. gavin
  • Government
  • Senior / 12th grade
  • Government
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Government Notes

Government - the institution through which a society makes an enforces public policies
Public Policies - everything a government decides to do. Taxes, defense, education, ect.


3 Kinds of Power
- Legislative (Laws)
- Executive (Head of State, enforce laws)
- Judicial (Court settles disputes)




4 Characteristics of a State
- Population
- Territory
- Sovereignty
- Government




Origins of the State
- Force Theory : Someone forcefully gains control
- Evolutionary Theory : Government formed from primitive families
- Divine Right Theory : State and Government formed by God
- Social Contract Theory : Population willingly giving government control




Purpose of Government
- Everything in the preamble
- Form a more perfect union
- Establish Justice
- Ensure domestic tranquility
- Provide for the common defense
- Promote the general welfare
- Secure the blessings of liberty

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