econ Crossword

the interpretation and application of the constitution. The study of defining the limits of government power and the rights of citizens
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.
In a state of nature no government existed. Without an authority to protect people, life is violent. As a result, people immediately seek out government. This idea was first presented by Thomas Hobbes.
system where all key powers belong to the national government.
a plan that provides the rules of government. It does 3 main things: 1. it sets the ideals that the people believe in and share. 2. It establishes the basic structure of government and defines the government's powers and duties. 3. It provides the supreme law of the land for the country.
a loose union of independent states.
What country has the oldest active constitution in the world today?
A government in which the constitution has the authority to place limits on the powers of those who govern. Also referred to as Limited Government.
rule by many persons.
citizens are directly involved in the legislative process and vote on all laws.
the effort to control or influence the conduct and policies of a government.
a country where voters hold power
people elect representatives and give them the responsibility and power to make laws. Also called a republic
system that divides the power of government between the national government and the states.
rule by a few persons as in the old Soviet Union and other communist nations.
rule by one person. Including totalitarian dictatorships and Monarchies