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According to the text, what are the origin theories of states?
According to the text, what are the origin theories of states?
- Evolution theory, Force theory, Divine Right
- Evolution theory, Divine Right, Social Contract
- Force theory, Divine Right, Social Contract
- Evolution theory, Force theory, Social Contract (correct)
What form of government is described in the text?
What form of government is described in the text?
- Presidential government
- Parliamentary government (correct)
- Dictatorial government
- Federal government
What is a characteristic of an independent state according to the text?
What is a characteristic of an independent state according to the text?
- No organized economy
- No regulation of foreign trade
- No sovereignty (correct)
- No internationally recognized boundaries
According to the text, what belief is associated with Divine Right?
According to the text, what belief is associated with Divine Right?
Which form of government allows the parliament to dissolve it through a no-confidence vote or allows the leader of the cabinet to dissolve the parliament?
Which form of government allows the parliament to dissolve it through a no-confidence vote or allows the leader of the cabinet to dissolve the parliament?
In a democracy, what is the form of government where the people directly elect their leaders who govern them?
In a democracy, what is the form of government where the people directly elect their leaders who govern them?
Which form of government exists separately from the legislature and has a president who is constitutionally independent?
Which form of government exists separately from the legislature and has a president who is constitutionally independent?
What is the form of government that has the people's support and constitutional mandate, making it legitimate?
What is the form of government that has the people's support and constitutional mandate, making it legitimate?
Which type of democracy involves a high degree of participation in government processes?
Which type of democracy involves a high degree of participation in government processes?
What is the form of government supported by the people but lacks constitutional mandate or legal support?
What is the form of government supported by the people but lacks constitutional mandate or legal support?
What is democracy based on?
What is democracy based on?
What is de jure government characterized by?
What is de jure government characterized by?
In which form of government does the executive branch exist separately from the legislature?
In which form of government does the executive branch exist separately from the legislature?
What is the characteristic of direct democracy?
What is the characteristic of direct democracy?
What type of democracy allows the people to directly elect their leaders who will govern them?
What type of democracy allows the people to directly elect their leaders who will govern them?
What is the form of government where the executive branch members are nominated by the legislature and are directly responsible to it?
What is the form of government where the executive branch members are nominated by the legislature and are directly responsible to it?
Which theory of state origin is associated with the belief that kings are chosen to rule by divine right?
Which theory of state origin is associated with the belief that kings are chosen to rule by divine right?
What characteristic defines an independent state according to the text?
What characteristic defines an independent state according to the text?
Which form of government emerged when people were brought under the control of some power through conquest?
Which form of government emerged when people were brought under the control of some power through conquest?
What type of democracy involves a high degree of participation in government processes, challenging the idea of Divine Right?
What type of democracy involves a high degree of participation in government processes, challenging the idea of Divine Right?
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Origin Theories of States
- Several theories explain the emergence of states, including social contract theory, divine right theory, and the force theory.
- Divine Right Theory posits that monarchs rule by divine sanction, claimed to be chosen by God.
Forms of Government
- A parliamentary system allows the parliament to dissolve government through a no-confidence vote or grants the cabinet leader the power to dissolve parliament.
- In a democracy, a direct democracy is characterized by citizens directly electing their leaders who govern them.
- A presidential system exists separately from the legislature with an independently elected president.
Characteristics of Independent States
- An independent state possesses sovereignty, meaning it has supreme authority within its territory.
- Legitimacy of a government is derived from the people's support and a constitutional mandate.
- The de jure government is defined by its legal recognition and adherence to constitutional provisions.
Types of Democracy
- Participatory democracy involves citizens engaging actively in governmental processes, enhancing accountability and representation.
- A representative democracy allows citizens to elect their leaders, who then govern on their behalf, without direct participation in all decisions.
Governmental Accountability
- A government lacking constitutional support is referred to as a de facto government, which may still have public backing.
- The executive branch being nominated by the legislature implies a parliamentary system where government officials must answer to legislative bodies.
Historical Context
- Government systems emerged from conquest, allowing certain powers to control populations, often justified through force or divine right.
- The challenge to Divine Right ideas often spurred democracies to evolve toward systems fostering broad participation.
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