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What are people who agree to follow a set of rules and accept a governments authority?
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Citizens or sheep depending on which side of the government authority you are on.
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When the people of the nation accept their government's authority the government is said to have?
SOVEREIGNITY
Where do the governments get their power?
The answer to this question heavily depends on what society we are talking about. In modern history, since the enlightenment, it is widely believed that governments derive their power from the people whom they govern. This has not always been the case, however, when history shows us that many governments thought they derived their authority to govern from divine right or heritage, or both.
Why are governments instituted?
Governments instituted among men. This means that people creates the governments and elects the people and laws that govern them.
What is governments role when people threaten other citizens?
What is governments role when people threaten other citizens?
In what ways did the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening prompt Americans to challenge traditional sources of authority?
The Enlightenment and the Great Awakening prompted Americans to challenge traditional sources of authority. These movements showed citizens the how to reason and think for themselves, instead of just following authority. They felt that people should follow the way of Jesus instead of blindly following the current leaders in authority.
Why do people accept political authority?
People accept political authority due to factors such as social norms, fear of consequences, the belief that authority maintains order and stability, and the perception that authority figures have legitimacy. Additionally, people may also accept political authority because it provides a sense of security and structure within society.
What gives a government authority?
people choose to follow its laws.
When the people of the nation accept their government's authority the government is said to have?
SOVEREIGNITY
What is it called when the courts and the governments follow the law and treat people fairly?
Due Process
The philosopher thomas hobbes said that governments arise to?
The answer is to provide the authority to demand cooperation from the people and force them to obey.
What were the effects of conservatism in 1848?
the effect of Conservatism was that conservatives were unwilling to accept demands from people who wanted either individual rights or representative governments because they favored obedience to political authority and believed that organized religion was crucial to order in society.
Power recognized as legitimate?
Legitimate political power is recognized when the majority of people accept that leadership. In the case of the US Constitution, people made the decision give the document legitimacy by voting for it.
How do you think people reacted to the Buddha's telling them they did not have to accept the Brahmans authority?
There were many different reactions. Some people were pleased, some people were displeased.
Describe The Roman governments position on religion in the centuries BC?
It allowed people to follow many different religions
Where do local governments get their authority?
The state governments set up counties and give them authority to set up a county government. Cities and towns are incorporated and awarded charters by the state governments which give them the power to set up a government. State laws set the limits of local government and the process for establishing them.
Rule of the people is the basis of the concept of?
democracy. It refers to a system of government where power is vested in the hands of the people, either directly or through elected representatives. This concept emphasizes the importance of citizens participating in decision-making processes and having influence over the government's actions.
Only dictatorial governments have and use authority over individuals?
Dictatorial governments do not consider the will and interests of the citizens. Such regimes are usually oppressive, and dissidents are usually threatened. The administrations also rig elections, and the people are not represented in governance and policy making.
