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What did John Locke believe was the purpose for government?

Yes, Locke explained the purpose of government, and natural rights in his civil contract, which he is most famous for. In his civil contract, he explains all men have natural rights (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) and also he sets an example for many modern-day documents by explaining how governments should be democracies. Hope this helps!

What are the three levels of government in the United states?

The first one is the federal government.

The second one is state governments.

The last one is local (city, county) governments.

And you may also be referring to the three branches of government at the federal level-- the executive branch (president), legislative branch (congress) and judicial branch (Supreme Court).

What main parts make a monarchy government?

Having a constitution does not always mean that a nation has a constitutional government. A nation has a constitutional government when the powers of the person or group running the government are limited. For example, our Constitution limits the powers of the courts. It says they cannot force a person to be a witness against himself or herself. These limits on the government's power are part of the constitution.

In addition to the formal amendment process what are four ways the constitution can be informally ammended?

What is the informal amending process to the Constitution?There are two main ways that the interpretation of the Constitution changes, and hence its meaning. The first is simply that circumstances can change. One prime example is the extension of the vote. In the times of the Constitutional Convention, the vote was often granted only to monied land holders. Over time, this changed and the vote was extended to more and more groups. Finally, the vote was extended to all males, then all persons 21 and older, and then to all persons 18 and older. The informal status quo became law, a part of the Constitution, because that was the direction the culture was headed. Another example is the political process that has evolved in the United States: political parties, and their trappings (such as primaries and conventions) are not mentioned or contemplated in the Constitution, but they are fundamental to our political system.

Name the three branches of government?

Millions of car accidents occur every day, leaving thousands injured or killed. There are millions of dollars of property damage and personal injury costs as a result. Someone in the U.S. is involved in a vehicle accident approximately every 13 minutes, totaling about 6 million accidents. Many accidents result in catastrophic injuries that have long lasting effects that change lives. In the Unites States, in 2008, approximately 33,800 fatalities were caused by car accidents.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the number of car accidents in 2009 was lower than in previous years, but incident numbers still rank in the millions for injuries and property damage. Many end up in the court system through personal injury claims for compensation for those losses. Car accidents were the leading cause of death for young persons aged 3 to 34, and NHTSA statistical reports indicated a direct result of higher injury rates for surviving children who were not restrained by safety belts or seats.

Personal injury lawyers who specialize in car accidents are the best resource to call upon if you have been injured or if a family member has been killed in a vehicle accident. Survivors are entitled to seek compensation for damage claims or the loss of a loved one in an accident. Costs for injury related medical treatment and recovery, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, funeral and burial costs, and extended treatment can be recovered partially or in full through legal action.

If you or a loved one has been in a vehicle accident that resulted in bodily injury or property damage, seek the advice of a licensed personal injury attorney right away. Make notes about the accident while it is still fresh in your mind, and bring any photos, witness contact information or other evidence to your attorney. Most lawyers will see you at no charge for a first consultation. If you have a viable case, they will accept it on a contingency basis. This means you may pay for their services after you have been awarded a win and receive your fair compensation for damage claims. This allows persons to pursue their rights in court regardless of their financial position.

Personal injury accident cases often take many months or even years to complete, and the process can be tiring for all persons involved. A settlement agreement is reached in about 95% of the lawsuits prior to getting into court. Settlements are negotiated, and your car accidents attorney will stand up for your best interests to obtain a fair and just settlement agreement.

Why are government officials interested in public opinion?

Because the opinions of the people will affect the public officials' careers and help then know how to help the people they serve.

What makes up the senate?

Two senators from each of the 50 states, obviously adding up to 100 senators. Also, within the senate are committtees and sub-committes.

Which style authoritarian rule specifically involves claiming a god-giving right to rule?

Divine right is the style of authoritarian rule that specifically involves claiming a God-given right to rule.

What should the federal government do to help people who are unemployed?

The federal government should implement employment creation policies like road and bridge construction. Also, the government should have unemployment funds and food stamps available for people who are unemployed.

What type of government does Alaska have?

Corrupt to its very roots, under continued investigation by the FBI, IRS and Grand Juries it is a shell still waiting the final collapse. Those that survive will be the ones that turned States Evidence and collaborated with prosecutors. Many good public servants have been tainted with the brush of corruption and few will survive indictment. All were corrupted by big money interests.

What is an advantage of an autocracy?

Rapid decision-making capability, and little opposition. Also, a great deal can be accomplished in a fairly short period of time. A beneficent dictator can get more done, more quickly, for his subjects. However, it is never possible to ascertain if a beneficent dictator will be followed by a despotic one. Hence, democracy has seemed to be a safer alternative.

Then you also have more revolutionary movements which are created when Autocracies are installed such as: Advancements in medical science, military science, depending on the Autocrat in culture too.

The strengths in autocracys lay in looking after thr wel being of a small center of indivduals. No Autocracy or dictatorship has ever been able to control a country it economy or the well being and happiness of the country people. the only real strength that lays in an autocracy is that it is able to take care of the autocrats at the expense of those that are not. A man or group of men that have to look after their own Authoritative position first and then be able to make decisions on matters they know nothing of is bound to fail, as is shown again and again throughout history. The shining examples of a forward movement in the arts, philosophy, science etc happened when autocrats and dictators were not involved.

How do citizens both individually and collectively influence government policy?

  1. by staying out of trouble.
  2. staying out of jail.
  3. respecting the law.
  4. being good to your world.

Constitution states that these powers are federal governments?

The Constitution states that expressed powers are the federal governments.

What is the abbreviatedform of the word government?

It is often abbreviated: gov't.

Or more commonly: Gov.
gov't
good and simple its gov

What is the largest category of local government spending?

spending on the defense is about half of the federal government's discretionary spending. the Department of Defense spends most of their budget. it pays for the navy, army, air force, and marines and also don't forget about the departments civilians

Which ones are members of the regular clergy?

The "regular clergy" are also known as "just regulars" and refers to Roman Catholic clerics who live their lives under a specific rule. The term clashes with the term "secular clergy."

What is an executive agency?

An executive agency is a part of the government that carries out programs and operations not performed by the legislature or judiciary. In the US, these agencies of the executive branch are under the authority of the President, and almost all are part of a cabinet department.

When power is divided between the states and the federal government it is known as?

In a situation where by power is been divided between center and province is what will called federalism