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According to the text, what are the origin theories of states?
What form of government is described in the text?
What is a characteristic of an independent state according to the text?
According to the text, what belief is associated with Divine Right?
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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?
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In a democracy, what is the form of government where the people directly elect their leaders who govern them?
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Which form of government exists separately from the legislature and has a president who is constitutionally independent?
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What is the form of government that has the people's support and constitutional mandate, making it legitimate?
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Which type of democracy involves a high degree of participation in government processes?
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What is the form of government supported by the people but lacks constitutional mandate or legal support?
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What is democracy based on?
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What is de jure government characterized by?
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In which form of government does the executive branch exist separately from the legislature?
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What is the characteristic of direct democracy?
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What type of democracy allows the people to directly elect their leaders who will govern them?
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What is the form of government where the executive branch members are nominated by the legislature and are directly responsible to it?
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Which theory of state origin is associated with the belief that kings are chosen to rule by divine right?
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What characteristic defines an independent state according to the text?
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Which form of government emerged when people were brought under the control of some power through conquest?
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What type of democracy involves a high degree of participation in government processes, challenging the idea of Divine Right?
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Study Notes
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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Test your knowledge of democracy forms and principles with this quiz. Explore the concepts of direct democracy and representative democracy, and understand the role of citizens in governance.
