Political Systems Crossword

system that divides the power of government between the national government and the states.
one of the first philosophers to talk about the "state".
a political community that occupies a definite territory and has an organized government.
belief that a state grows out of an extended family.
belief that an army is needed to "protect" citizens and takes over the community.
belief that gods have chosen people to rule over others.
no government existed. Without an authority to protect people, life is violent
Idea that people surrendered to the state the power needed to maintain order.
system where all key powers belong to the national government.
a plan that provides the rules of government. It does 3 main things
a loose union of independent states.
A government in which the constitution has the authority to place limits on the powers of those who govern.
the interpretation and application of the constitution.
rule by one person.
rule by a few persons as in the old Soviet Union and other communist nations.
rule by many persons.
citizens are directly involved in the legislative process and vote on all laws.
people elect representatives and give them the responsibility and power to make laws.
the effort to control or influence the conduct and policies of a government.
a country where voters hold power.