Class notes

Name and Date Feb 6 2012

Ch. 1/Section 1 Principles of Government

Quote “I was inspired by my grandparents; they passed down a sense of responsibility to the community. I also want to inspire more young people to get actively involved in the political system.” Bill Walton’s Grandson

Define 3 Key Terms from page 5 or define 3 from pg 11

Essential Elements of a State or Country or Nation

Population- the most obvious essential feature of a state.

Territory- an area with fixed boundaries.

Sovereignty- absolute authority, within territorial boundaries.

Government- to maintain order, provide public services, and enforce decisions that its people must obey.

Theories of Origins of States

Evolutionary Theory – State evolved through Family and people

Force Theory – States evolved through most powerful taking control

Divine Right Theory – power to rule came from religion

Social Contract Theory- to preserve their “natural rights” people willing created a contract with the gov’t to preserve those rights

Purposes of Government (give 2 examples for each pages 9-11)

Maintain social order

a.

b.

2. Provide public services

a.

b.

Provide for national security and a common defense

a.

b.

To provide for and control economic system

a.

b.

Section 1 Assessment pg. 11 Questions #1 # 3 # 4 #5