Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Current events
Link for my current event: http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/30/world/africa/drone-poaching-ol-pejeta/index.html?hpt=wo_t4
Thursday, January 24, 2013
1/24: Top ten list of things Europeans did to get more power
1. Conquest of other territories.
2. Repelling invaders and uniting the people.
3. Claim the throne from a relative
4. Spread power through trading routes
5. Send Bailiffs to insure the king's rule is present throughout the kingdom and collect taxes.
6. Take power from the lords through a parliament
7. Have unconditional desire to gain land.
8. Mold cultures into one people
9. Be motivated by previous generations' failures.
10. Have ambition to gain power
Revised (Mr Crandel's list)
1. Common set of laws (Henry the Second)-Incorrect
2. State officials to enforce the laws (Philip Augustus)
3. Court system for centralized justice (Henry the Second, Louis the Ninth)-Incorrect
4. Tax collection by the central government (Philip Augustus, William the Conqueror)
5. Get those who are a threat to you part of the system (Edward the First)
6. Standing Army loyal to the king (Philip Augustus)-Not in reading
7. Get religion to confirm or approve your power (Philip the Fourth)-Incorrect
2. Repelling invaders and uniting the people.
3. Claim the throne from a relative
4. Spread power through trading routes
5. Send Bailiffs to insure the king's rule is present throughout the kingdom and collect taxes.
6. Take power from the lords through a parliament
7. Have unconditional desire to gain land.
8. Mold cultures into one people
9. Be motivated by previous generations' failures.
10. Have ambition to gain power
Revised (Mr Crandel's list)
1. Common set of laws (Henry the Second)-Incorrect
2. State officials to enforce the laws (Philip Augustus)
3. Court system for centralized justice (Henry the Second, Louis the Ninth)-Incorrect
4. Tax collection by the central government (Philip Augustus, William the Conqueror)
5. Get those who are a threat to you part of the system (Edward the First)
7. Get religion to confirm or approve your power (Philip the Fourth)-Incorrect
Monday, January 21, 2013
1/21: Government Definitions
Bureaucracy: A group of non-elected officials that decides and implements the rules, laws, and ideas of their institution.
Aristocracy: Rule by a group of a privileged upper class. Only certain members of society have a say.
Constitutionalism: Governing body is restricted by a set of higher laws.
Autocracy: Rule by a single individual.
Monarchy: Autocratic government where power is inherited, elected upon an individual, or otherwise maintained.
Dictatorship: An individual or small group of individuals has total control of the people. Can take away freedoms.
Totalitarianism: Government controls all aspects of society and daily life.
Absolutism: Usually an autocracy where the ruler has no restrictions and absolute power.
Democracy: Every qualified individual has a say in decisions either directly or through elected representatives.
Oligarchy: Rule by a few individuals who are usually conneted by family ties, are wealthy, or have a valued skill set.
Aristocracy: Rule by a group of a privileged upper class. Only certain members of society have a say.
Constitutionalism: Governing body is restricted by a set of higher laws.
Autocracy: Rule by a single individual.
Monarchy: Autocratic government where power is inherited, elected upon an individual, or otherwise maintained.
Dictatorship: An individual or small group of individuals has total control of the people. Can take away freedoms.
Totalitarianism: Government controls all aspects of society and daily life.
Absolutism: Usually an autocracy where the ruler has no restrictions and absolute power.
Democracy: Every qualified individual has a say in decisions either directly or through elected representatives.
Oligarchy: Rule by a few individuals who are usually conneted by family ties, are wealthy, or have a valued skill set.
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