Foundations of Government & Political

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1. 1

   What Is Government?

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   Government is a system that organizes and manages communities by enforcing...

2. 1.1

   Functions Of Government

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   This section outlines the fundamental functions of government, emphasizing...

3. 2

   Origins Of Government

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   This section discusses the fundamental theories that explain the origins of...

4. 2.1

   Divine Right Theory

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   The Divine Right Theory asserts that monarchs derive their power directly...

5. 2.2

   Force Theory

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   The Force Theory asserts that governments are established through the...

6. 2.3

   Social Contract Theory

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   Social Contract Theory explains the origin of government as an agreement...

7. 2.4

   Evolutionary Theory

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   The Evolutionary Theory suggests that government developed naturally from...

8. 3

   Levels Of Government

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   This section outlines the different levels of government, including local,...

9. 3.1

   Local Government

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   Local governments manage community-specific affairs, providing essential...

10. 3.2

    State/provincial Government

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    State or provincial governments manage regional affairs such as education...

11. 3.3

    National Government

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    This section covers the role, functions, and structure of national...

12. 4

    Types Of Government Systems

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    This section introduces various types of government systems and their...

13. 4.1

    By Participation

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    This section explores different government systems based on citizen...

14. 4.1.1

    Democracy

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    This section explores the concept of democracy, its forms, and its...

15. 4.1.2

    Authoritarianism

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    Authoritarianism is a form of government where power is concentrated in the...

16. 4.1.3

    Oligarchy

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    Oligarchy is a government system where power is held by a small group of...

17. 4.1.4

    Monarchy

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    This section explores monarchy as a form of government, detailing its...

18. 4.2

    By Power Distribution

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    This section explores the different governmental power distribution systems...

19. 4.2.1

    Unitary System

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    The unitary system is a centralized form of governance where local entities...

20. 4.2.2

    Federal System

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    A federal system divides power between a central authority and regional governments.

21. 4.2.3

    Confederation

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    The Confederation section explains the concept of an alliance of independent...

22. 4.3

    By Relationship Between Executive And Legislature

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    This section explores the relationship between the executive and legislative...

23. 4.3.1

    Parliamentary System

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    The parliamentary system is a democratic governance model where the...

24. 4.3.2

    Presidential System

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    The presidential system is a form of governance where the executive branch...

25. 5

    Political Ideologies And Systems

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    This section explores various political ideologies and government systems,...

26. 5.1

    Capitalism

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    Capitalism emphasizes economic freedom and private ownership with minimal...

27. 5.2

    Socialism

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    Socialism advocates for government control over resources to achieve social equality.

28. 5.3

    Communism

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    Communism is a political ideology advocating for a classless society and...

29. 5.4

    Fascism

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    Fascism is a political ideology characterized by dictatorial power, extreme...

30. 6

    The Rule Of Law

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    The rule of law is a foundational principle stating that all individuals and...

31. 6.1

    Key Principles

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    This section emphasizes the foundational principles of government, including...

32. 7

    Citizenship And Civic Responsibility

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    Citizenship entails the legal status of individuals within a state,...

33. 7.1

    Rights Of Citizens

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    This section outlines the fundamental rights and duties that come with...

34. 7.2

    Duties Of Citizens

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    Citizens have essential duties that support community function and the...

35. 8

    Global Perspectives On Government

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    This section explores the differences in governmental systems around the...

36. 9

    Key Terms

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    This section introduces key terms essential to understanding government and...

37. 10

    Summary

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    This section summarizes the prevalence, functions, and essential roles of...