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1
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When was Government established?

A

1776

2
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What is Government?

A

The institution to which society make and influence public policies (law)

3
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Greeks purpose for government

A

Improve the lives of its citizens

4
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Declaration of Independence purpose for government

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Protect the rights of its citizens

5
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Where does government’s power come from?

A

People, force, God/gods

6
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3 forms of government

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

7
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Legislative Power…

A

Make law (congress)

8
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Executive power…

A

Enforce law (President)

9
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Judicial power…

A

Interpret law (supreme court)

10
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Constitution

A

The fundamental law that establishes principles of government

11
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5 forms of government

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Monarchy
Oligarchy 
Anarchy
Democracy 
Republic
12
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Monarchy

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Ruled by no one

Doesn’t exist

13
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Oligarchy

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Ruled by a small group

Most prominent

14
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Anarchy

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Ruled by no government

15
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Democracy

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Ruled by the people majority

Not wanted by the founding fathers

16
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Republic

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Ruled by the law