Chapter 1-3 Flashcards
(9 cards)
totalitarian state
the government controls almost all aspects of people’s lives
public policy
a course of government action to achieve community goals
government
an organization that has the power to make and enforce laws and decisions for its members
what is the principle behind the phrase “one people, one vote”?
that everyone’s vote must carry the same weight
how does Lincoln describe our democracy?
“Government of the people, by the people, for the people”
how do authoritarian governments differ from democratic governments?
the authoritarian government is held by an individual and a democratic government is ruled by the people
What are the four functions of government?
Money, food, affordable housing, health care; 1. keep order, 2. provide security, 3. provide services, 4. Guide the community
3 most notorious totalitarian regimes in the 1920s and 1930s
Germany, Italy, Russia, Cuba, China
3 examples of public services
libraries, schools, hospitals, fire department
