POSI 2310 Exam 1 Sarah Kupcho

POSI 2310 Exam 1 Sarah Kupcho What are the elements required to be considered a state? - ANSWER-A state must include territory, population, government, sovereignty and recognition. What is a democracy? - ANSWER-A democracy is a system that permits citizens to play a part What is an Autocracy? - ANSWER-An Autocracy is governments in which a single individual rules. (Monarchy/Tyrant) What is an Oligarchy? - ANSWER-An Oligarchy is a government in which a small group makes decisions. John Locke believed that good government was unnecessary task? - ANSWER-Individual rights and liberties were absolutely fundamental to a society Federalist paper #10 Madison argues for what kind of government? - ANSWER-Republican Government What is a confederation? - ANSWER-States retain their sovereignty Five sectors of citizens during founding? - ANSWER-A. New England Merchants B. Southern planters C. Royalist D. Shopkeepers E.Small Farmers 4 main weaknesses of articles of confederation? - ANSWER-A. Inadequate power of government B. Inadequate machinery of Government C. Rigidity D. The principle of state sovereignty; Fundamental weakness