UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT

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Across
  1. 3. Type of government where most of the power flows from the states to the national government.
  2. 4. Type of economic system where Government owns major industries & means of production, with government controlling key economic decisions.
  3. 6. Government provides economic security by creating trade deals, protecting important businesses, and stimulating economic growth
  4. 9. Theory of government formation that argues rulers are ordained and chosen by God--to oppose them was to oppose God.
  5. 12. Theory of government formation where strong people take control by force.
  6. 14. The purposes of government in which the government protects citizens from foreign threats/terrorism.
  7. 16. The name of the economist who championed the idea of laissez-faire.
  8. 18. Purpose of government where government makes decisions and set priorities that individuals cannot do themselves.
  9. 19. Type of economic that combines both elements of capitalism and socialism.
  10. 20. Type of government where power flows from the central government to the state/local government.
  11. 21. Type of government that controls all aspects of citizens' lives.
Down
  1. 1. type of government where power is shared between various levels of government.
  2. 2. Theory of government formation that argues government grew out of family units over time.
  3. 4. The idea that people voluntarily surrender some freedom to government in exchange for order & security.
  4. 5. Type of economy that gives government complete control over economic decisions.
  5. 7. An authoritarian government where more than one person is in charge.
  6. 8. Government provides a safety net with programs like food stamps, medicare, medicaid, etc.
  7. 10. An authoritarian government where a single ruler is in total control.
  8. 11. Purpose of government that involves keeping order by hiring security forces to enforce laws.
  9. 13. An important purpose of government involves providing _____________________ which everyone uses so everyone pays for.
  10. 15. Type of economic system that emphasizes private ownership, little government regulation,and free markets.
  11. 17. Rule by the people--either directly or through representatives.