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Colonists protested England's arbitrary use of power What is arbitrary?
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What is the definition of arbitrary?
Arbitrary Government is a government that is put into place without choice or allowance from the people they govern. This government has the power to judge without a rule and govern everything the people are involved in.
What is the word that means the unjust use of power?
In politics one sometimes talks of arbitrary government. Another word that occurs to me is corruption.
What are characteristics of a tyrant?
Someone who rules a country by himself. The tyrant will persecute, imprison and even kill anyone who stands in his way. Tyrants are generally considered to be evil as they only care about keeping power at any cost including the lives of anyone who opposes them. Other words that mean the same as tyrant are dictator, autocrat, despot.
What was the causes and effects of mccarthyism in America?
The main cause of Latin American revolution was the self-sufficiency of countries. At that time there was an emergence of the landlord class which also contributed in revolution. Another reason was the race relations between the nations. The uprising of British colonies in North America was stimulated by many taxes and Acts. This enraged colonists, and encouraged American Revolution. Moreover, the colonists in North America were enlightened and capable to start a government of their own. These causes along with many other causes resulted in revolution of Latin America. As a result of Latin American Revolutions, interest in Africa was increased. The tensions in Europe were also immensely increased. A huge growth of United States in political power resulted and the organization of American states took place.
The ability to control the actions of others it's called?
The ability to control the actions of others is called power. Having power means having the capacity to direct or influence the behavior of others.
What did American colonists model their legislature on?
The American colonist model of legislature was patterned after the English Parliament. The primary concern was that the government have a balance of power.
Why did Parliament refuse to listen to the colonists protested?
They refused to listen, because Parliament claimed that it had the power to make laws for the colonies "in all cases whatsoever"
What is a government by absolute and arbitrary power?
A government by absolute and arbitrary power is a a dictatorship.
What is arbitrary abuse of power?
I believe arbitrary abuse of power means you have a lot of power when the law isn't controlling what you use your power for.I also think it means abusing your rights to do something for you own personal will or reasons.
What series of event linked the Boston massacre and the Boston tea party?
The British taxes on goods created hard feelings between the British and colonists. British soldiers panicked during a protest and caused the Boston Massacre. The British repealed all taxes except the one on tea in an effort to prove to the colonists that they had the power to tax the colonies. The colonists protested and caused the Boston Tea Party.
What could be considered a consequence of Englands defeat of the Spanish armada?
The balance of power shifted in Europe.
Which could be considered a consequence of englands defeat of the spanish armada?
the balance of power shifted in europe
What is the best definition of tyranny?
cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary use of power or control
How does a colonial representative government protect the colonists from an abuse of power?
Colonists protected themselves from abuse of power by forming a representative government.
What magistrates protected the plebeians from arbitrary power exercised by the patricians in ancient Rome?
consuls
What is the separate nature of the judicial power?
Imagine if the Police Commissioners (members of the executive) were also judges (members of the judiciary). This would mean they could arrest anyone and then convict them automatically, thus exercising arbitrary power. By keeping the executive and the judiciary separate, we limit the possibility of arbitrary use of power.
What is the name for a government in which the rule had unlimited power and used it in an arbitrary manner?
Authoritarian or totalitarian dictatorship.
