UNLV - HIST 1001 - Class Notes - Week 1

Created by: Sydney Scheff Elite Notetaker

Schools > University of Nevada - Las Vegas > Art > ART 1001 > UNLV - HIST 1001 - Class Notes - Week 1

0 5 3 19 Reviews

This preview shows page 1 of a 2 page document. to view the rest of the content

Etymologies & Definitions Confederation  From Latin foedarare (“to ally”) and foedus (“league”)  Federation – a sovereign state formed by union, treaty, or covenant; implies some
retention of powers by local entities o Centralized o Unified, centralized state  Confederation – a body of independent states permanently united for joint action,
usually for common action in relation to externals o Decentralized o Fragmented, independent political units Constitution  Constitution – the system or body of fundamental principles according to which a
nation, state, or body politic is constituted and governed  Two basic forms: o A system established gradually by precedent  Not written down in one particular place or document o A system formally set forth in a document framed on a particular occasion  Constitution is more fundamental than any particular law o It contains the principles with which all legislation must be in harmony Revolution  Compare definitions o English: A complete overthrow of the established government or state by those who were previously subject to it; a forcible substitution for a new ruler or form
of government o Soviet: A fundamental overturning in the life of a society that leads to the liquidation of an obsolete social and political order and transfers power into the
hands of the foremost class o Persian (Farsi): To overturn, to capsize; upheaval; an insurgency to topple the existing regime and establish some new governance  Revolutions are rare o Profound oppression, deep poverty rarely produce revolutions  Revolutions are distinct from revolts, strikes, riots, etc. o Revolts, etc. usually designed to resolve a particular grievance  Also distinct from coup d’ etats o No mass mobilization of idea of social justice  Five Basic Conditions:

This is the end of the preview. Please to view the rest of the content