IR Test- ch 6

Question 0

What is the instrumental theory of goverment?

Answer 0

Governent are instruments and are created for a utilitarian purpose and they should only survive as long as they fulfill their practice mission and do not abuse their power under the social contract.

Question 1

What are the six characteristics of states?

Answer 1

Sovereignty, territory, population, diplomatic recognition, internal organization domestic support

Question 2

What is an authoritarian government?

Answer 2

Those that allow little or no participation in decision making by individuals or groups outside the upper reaches of the government.

Question 3

What is theocracy?

Answer 3

Ruled by spiritual leaders

Question 4

What is the last theocracy?

Answer 4

Holy See (Vatican)

Question 5

What is monarchism?

Answer 5

A form of secular authoritarianism. God has granted kinds the divine right to govern.

Question 6

What is a democratic government?

Answer 6

Allows citizens To broadly and meaningfully participate in the political process.