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The power of taxation is often referred to as the 'lifeblood of the nation'.
The power of taxation is often referred to as the 'lifeblood of the nation'.
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What is the primary purpose of the system of checks and balances?
What is the primary purpose of the system of checks and balances?
What is the power of eminent domain?
What is the power of eminent domain?
The power that allows the state to acquire private property for public use with just compensation.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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The power that promotes public welfare by restraining the use of liberty and property is called __________ power.
The power that promotes public welfare by restraining the use of liberty and property is called __________ power.
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What is a characteristic of a presidential government?
What is a characteristic of a presidential government?
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In a unitary government, local government units possess inherent powers that cannot be withdrawn by the national government.
In a unitary government, local government units possess inherent powers that cannot be withdrawn by the national government.
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What is the primary purpose of ministrant functions of the government?
What is the primary purpose of ministrant functions of the government?
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Match the following forms of government with their definitions:
Match the following forms of government with their definitions:
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According to the division of powers, a ________ government has autonomy from the national government.
According to the division of powers, a ________ government has autonomy from the national government.
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Study Notes
System of Checks and Balances
- Government departments regulate each other to prevent abuse of power.
Blending of Powers
- Government powers may overlap when exercising authority.
Fundamental Powers of the State
- Police Power: Promotes public welfare by regulating liberty and property. It's the most extensive power.
Power of Eminent Domain (Expropriation)
- The state can acquire private property for public use with just compensation.
Power of Taxation
- The state demands contributions from citizens to maintain government functions.
Governance
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): The exercise of political, economic, and administrative authority in managing a country's affairs.
- In the public sector: Governance extends beyond traditional players and includes non-state actors like businesses, media, and civil society.
Government
- A social institution exercising authority.
- Provides mechanisms for determining, formulating, and implementing state policies.
Functions of Government
- Constituent Functions: Basic functions like maintaining order, protecting persons and property, fixing legal relations, punishing crime, and managing foreign relations.
- Ministrant Functions: Functions undertaken to advance general societal interests like public works, public charity, regulating trade, and industry. These are optional.
Categories of Government Forms
- According to the Number of People who Rule: How many individuals participate in governance.
- According to the Status of those who hold the Reign: Who holds power.
- According to the Relationship Between the Executive and the Legislative: How these branches interact.
- According to the Division of Powers: How power is distributed between national and local governments.
According to the Relationship Between the Executive and the Legislative
- Presidential Government: The executive branch is independent from the legislature. There's a separation of powers.
- Parliamentary Government: The executive is a member of the legislature and subject to its control. The executive answers to the legislature regarding administration.
According to the Division of Powers
- Unitary Government: The central or national government holds supreme power. Local governments receive delegated power.
- Federal Government: Power is divided between national and constituent units (e.g., states). Constituent units are autonomous and have inherent powers.
Other Political Science Terms and Concepts
Politics
- Politics: The exercise of power, the allocation of valued resources, the resolution of conflict, and the process of using power and influence to promote interests.
- Political Processes/Individuals/Institutions: Examples include elections, impeachment, legislation, voter, taxpayer, government officials, political parties/groups, associations, Congress, the Supreme Court, and bureaucracy.
Power
- Power: The capacity to influence or compel others to act differently.
- Two species of power: authority and influence
Principles Governing the Operation of Governmental Powers
- Separation of Powers: Confines legislative, executive, and judicial powers to their respective branches, preventing encroachment.
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Explore the fundamental powers of the state, including checks and balances, eminent domain, and taxation. This quiz delves into the overlapping roles in governance, especially the influence of the United Nations Development Programme. Test your understanding of how government institutions interact and maintain authority.
