Law 3101A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Absolute Monarchy, Montesquieu
16 Oct 2018
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An approved proposal can enter into force consultative r: - the outcome indicates the preferences of the voting population but the government may deviate from it nevertheless. Originated with the emergence of settled societies + rise of land culture. Land was owned, production of food was possible + stored in large quantities absolute monarchies: - monarch is not bound by law (competing family branches) Claim that their power derives from god republican dictatorships: - legal constrains on power are purely theoretical (competing factions between regimes) Advantages: - dictatorship - dictator was appointed to deal with a temporary crisis but he is expected to give the power back (temporarily) Election systems democracy by lottery: - montesquieu: appointing certain magistrates by lot. Lot ensures healthy rotation in office franchise: - most important limitations: - exclusion of women"s, slaves right to vote. Exclusion for persons to vote without fulfilling certain property or taxation requirements.
