Chapter 1: People & Government

Chapter 1: People & Government

Sec 1: Principles of GovernmentSec 2: The Formation of Government

Sec 3: Types of GovernmentSec 4: Economic Theories

Sec 1: Principles of GovernmentSec 2: The Formation of Government

Sec 3: Types of GovernmentSec 4: Economic Theories

Section 1: Principles of Government

Section 1: Principles of Government

I. ________ Features of a StateA. __________, the most obviousB. An area with _________boundariesC. Sovereignty ( ) within its bordersD. A government which maintains _______,

provides ____________, and enforces _________ that its people must _____.

I. ________ Features of a StateA. __________, the most obviousB. An area with _________boundariesC. Sovereignty ( ) within its bordersD. A government which maintains _______,

provides ____________, and enforces _________ that its people must _____.

II: Original Theories of the State

II: Original Theories of the State

Where did government come from?

A. B. C. D.

Where did government come from?

A. B. C. D.

III: The Purposes of Government

III: The Purposes of Government

A. Governments are needed to maintain ___ ______ by making and enforcing ________.

B. Governments provide essential_______such as public health and safety (examples?)

C. Governments offer __________

A. Governments are needed to maintain ___ ______ by making and enforcing ________.

B. Governments provide essential_______such as public health and safety (examples?)

C. Governments offer __________

Chapter 1 Section 1 Discussion QuestionsChapter 1 Section 1

Discussion Questions 1. U.S. citizens sometimes complain about

government, claiming it has too much power and control over their lives. Why do you think they feel this way?

2. During WWII the gov’t imposed hardships such as the rationing of gasoline and food. Are such measures justifiable? Why or why not?

3. Do you think the government has too much or too little control over the economy of the United States?

1. U.S. citizens sometimes complain about government, claiming it has too much power and control over their lives. Why do you think they feel this way?

2. During WWII the gov’t imposed hardships such as the rationing of gasoline and food. Are such measures justifiable? Why or why not?

3. Do you think the government has too much or too little control over the economy of the United States?

Section 2: The Formation of Government

Section 2: The Formation of Government

I. Government Systems A. A ________ system of government

gives all _____ ______ to the _____ or _______government

B. A ________ system of govt divides the powers of govt between the _______ govt and _____________ govts.

I. Government Systems A. A ________ system of government

gives all _____ ______ to the _____ or _______government

B. A ________ system of govt divides the powers of govt between the _______ govt and _____________ govts.

II: Constitutions and Government

II: Constitutions and Government

A. A constitution is a _______________________________

B. Whether written or unwritten, a constitution organizes the _________

______________________________.c. Constitutions set out the _____________________ of government as well as the ____

shared by the people. A. Constitutions provide the __________for

states and their governments.

A. A constitution is a _______________________________

B. Whether written or unwritten, a constitution organizes the _________

______________________________.c. Constitutions set out the _____________________ of government as well as the ____

shared by the people. A. Constitutions provide the __________for

states and their governments.

III: Politics and GovernmentIII: Politics and Government

A. Politics is the ______________ __________________________. B. Individuals and groups use

politics to ________________________ C. Although _____________ groups

seek special benefits, politics also provides benefits for everyone.

A. Politics is the ______________ __________________________. B. Individuals and groups use

politics to ________________________ C. Although _____________ groups

seek special benefits, politics also provides benefits for everyone.

IV: Governing in a Complex World

IV: Governing in a Complex World

A. The world today is divided into _________nations, ________nations, and ______

_________ nations. (1st, 2nd & 3rd world) B. These groups of nations have many differences, but they

are ____________ (What are the consequences of this interdependence?)

C. Other groups besides nations are important in today’s world, including:

______________ (Wal Mart, etc) Political movements __________ ____________(World Bank, IMF) _________groups (Hezbollah, Al Qaeda, IRA)

A. The world today is divided into _________nations, ________nations, and ______

_________ nations. (1st, 2nd & 3rd world) B. These groups of nations have many differences, but they

are ____________ (What are the consequences of this interdependence?)

C. Other groups besides nations are important in today’s world, including:

______________ (Wal Mart, etc) Political movements __________ ____________(World Bank, IMF) _________groups (Hezbollah, Al Qaeda, IRA)

Ch. 1 Section 2 Discussion Questions

Ch. 1 Section 2 Discussion Questions

1. What are the major advantages of a federal system of government?

2. How important do you think a written constitution is to a democratic form of government?

3. Why do some people consider “politics” negatively?

4. What responsibility does the U.S. bear for the welfare of other nations?

1. What are the major advantages of a federal system of government?

2. How important do you think a written constitution is to a democratic form of government?

3. Why do some people consider “politics” negatively?

4. What responsibility does the U.S. bear for the welfare of other nations?

Section 3: Types of Government

Section 3: Types of Government

I. Major Types of Government A. One way to classify governments is to look at

___________. 1. _____________ (auto=1)

Examples: dictator, absolute monarchy. 2. __________ (small group)

Examples: nobility, aristocracy, religious leaders, party leadership

3. ___________ (demos kratos = power from the people) Examples: direct democracy versus representative democracy.

I. Major Types of Government A. One way to classify governments is to look at

___________. 1. _____________ (auto=1)

Examples: dictator, absolute monarchy. 2. __________ (small group)

Examples: nobility, aristocracy, religious leaders, party leadership

3. ___________ (demos kratos = power from the people) Examples: direct democracy versus representative democracy.

II: Characteristics of Democracy

II: Characteristics of Democracy

A. Govt works to secure an ______ ________for people to develop their own ___________

B. Govt is based on ___________through the people’s elected representatives, but respects the ________

__________________.

A. Govt works to secure an ______ ________for people to develop their own ___________

B. Govt is based on ___________through the people’s elected representatives, but respects the ________

__________________.

C. Govt is based on____________elections in which every citizen has the right to vote, every vote has equal weight, and candidates for office can freely express their views.

D. _____________choose candidates for office, respect the voters’ decisions in elections, and act as loyal opposition.

C. Govt is based on____________elections in which every citizen has the right to vote, every vote has equal weight, and candidates for office can freely express their views.

D. _____________choose candidates for office, respect the voters’ decisions in elections, and act as loyal opposition.

III: The Soil of DemocracyIII: The Soil of Democracy A. Certain conditions

foster democracy B. Countries where

citizens participate in __________ are more likely to have ____________________.

C. Healthy democracies need ____________ &

______________. (Why?)

A. Certain conditions foster democracy

B. Countries where citizens participate in __________ are more likely to have ____________________.

C. Healthy democracies need ____________ &

______________. (Why?)

D. A ________________ open to all helps promote democracy.

E. Democracy is ________ by a strong ____________________(religious groups, civic organizations, etc.)

F. People in democracies value ________________

____________________

D. A ________________ open to all helps promote democracy.

E. Democracy is ________ by a strong ____________________(religious groups, civic organizations, etc.)

F. People in democracies value ________________

____________________

Chapter 1 Section 3 Discussion QuestionsChapter 1 Section 3

Discussion Questions 1. Critics argue that the low voter turnout in recent

national elections is a weakness in our democratic system. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your viewpoint.

2. Why do you think that nations with wide gaps between the rich and the poor are less likely to have successful democracies?

3. As a society, what steps do you think we might take to encourage more people to participate in our democratic government?

1. Critics argue that the low voter turnout in recent national elections is a weakness in our democratic system. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your viewpoint.

2. Why do you think that nations with wide gaps between the rich and the poor are less likely to have successful democracies?

3. As a society, what steps do you think we might take to encourage more people to participate in our democratic government?

IV: Economic TheoriesIV: Economic Theories

I. The Role of Economic SystemsA. Governments provide for many different kinds

of economic systemsB. Econ. Systems make decisions about what

goods and ______ should be ______, how they should be _________, and ___________________.

1. 2. 3.

Governments answer these questions in __________ways, so we have different kinds of ______ systems

I. The Role of Economic SystemsA. Governments provide for many different kinds

of economic systemsB. Econ. Systems make decisions about what

goods and ______ should be ______, how they should be _________, and ___________________.

1. 2. 3.

Governments answer these questions in __________ways, so we have different kinds of ______ systems

II: CapitalismII: Capitalism

A. Capitalism is based on ____________, or individual econ. Choices

B. Developed gradually from the econ and political changes in medieval and early modern Europe

C. The US has a capitalist economy, but government plays a role

A. Capitalism is based on ____________, or individual econ. Choices

B. Developed gradually from the econ and political changes in medieval and early modern Europe

C. The US has a capitalist economy, but government plays a role

D. Govt’s role in the US economy has increased since the early 1900s

E. Today, the US has a __________________incorporating both____________and govt __________of business and industry.

D. Govt’s role in the US economy has increased since the early 1900s

E. Today, the US has a __________________incorporating both____________and govt __________of business and industry.

III: SocialismIII: Socialism

A. Under socialism, govt ______the basic means of production, _____ the use of resources,_______many products and wages, and provides basic social services.

B. Socialism developed in Europe during the 19th century. (Why do you think Europe developed socialism and the U.S. developed capitalism?)

A. Under socialism, govt ______the basic means of production, _____ the use of resources,_______many products and wages, and provides basic social services.

B. Socialism developed in Europe during the 19th century. (Why do you think Europe developed socialism and the U.S. developed capitalism?)

C. Some socialists favored taking over the govt by means of revolution, while other socialists believed in democratic socialism, in which econ. Conditions change peacefully and people have some freedoms and rights.

D. Socialist governments have taken power in several countries, however, critics argue that this econ system fails to solve most econ problems.

C. Some socialists favored taking over the govt by means of revolution, while other socialists believed in democratic socialism, in which econ. Conditions change peacefully and people have some freedoms and rights.

D. Socialist governments have taken power in several countries, however, critics argue that this econ system fails to solve most econ problems.

IV: CommunismIV: Communism A. Communism is

based on the 19th century ideas of Karl Marx & F. Engels. Marx thought capitalism ____________to benefit a small group of _______ (bourgeoisie) who __________ the economy.

A. Communism is based on the 19th century ideas of Karl Marx & F. Engels. Marx thought capitalism ____________to benefit a small group of _______ (bourgeoisie) who __________ the economy.

B. Marx predicted workers would eventually rise in a violent revolution, which would result in govt ownership of all means of production and distribution; when all property was held in common, there would be no need for government.

C. In communist countries, the govt makes all econ. Decisions, owns the land & natural resources, all industry, banks & transportation, and controls all mass communication.

B. Marx predicted workers would eventually rise in a violent revolution, which would result in govt ownership of all means of production and distribution; when all property was held in common, there would be no need for government.

C. In communist countries, the govt makes all econ. Decisions, owns the land & natural resources, all industry, banks & transportation, and controls all mass communication.

Chapter 1 Section 4 Discussion QuestionsChapter 1 Section 4

Discussion Questions 1. Why is some government involvement

necessary for economic systems to function?

2. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of capitalism?

3. What groups benefit most from socialism?

4. Why have governments in communist countries used a system of 5 year plans for the economy?

1. Why is some government involvement necessary for economic systems to function?

2. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of capitalism?

3. What groups benefit most from socialism?

4. Why have governments in communist countries used a system of 5 year plans for the economy?