Subject:
Anarchy- the condition of having no government and no laws; each member of the society governs himself or herself Aristocracy- rule by the best suited, through virtue, talent, or education; in later usage, rule by the upper class Authority- the features of a leader or institution that compel obedience, usually because of ascribed legitimacy. For most societies, the government is the ultimate authority Compliance- the act of accepting and carrying out authorities? decisions Consent of the people- the idea that governments and laws derive their legitimacy from the consent of the governed (citizens) Conservatism- a set of beliefs that includes a limited role for the government in helping individuals, supports traditional values and lifestyles, and a cautious response to change
