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Authoritarian government |
A system of rules in witch the government recognizes no formal limit but may nevereless be restrained by the power of other social institutions |
👑One ruler or a small group of leaders have the real power in authoritarian political systems. Authoritarian governments may hold elections and they may have contact with their citizens, but citizens do not have any voice in how they are ruled. |
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Citizenship |
Informed and active membership in a political community |
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Constitutional government |
A system of rule in witch formal and effective limits are placed on the powers of the government |
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Democracy |
System of rule that permits citizens to play a significant part in the government process usually through the election of key public officials |
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Direct democracy |
A system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies |
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Equally of opportunity |
A widely shared American ideal that all people should have the freedom to use whatever talents and wealth they have to reach their fullest potential |
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Government |
Institutions and procedures through which a territory and its people are ruled |
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Laissez-faire capitalism |
An economic system in witch the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit with minimal or no government interference |
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Laissez-faire capitalism |
An economic system in witch the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit with minimal or no government interference |
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Liberty |
Freedom from government control |
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Laissez-faire capitalism |
An economic system in witch the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit with minimal or no government interference |
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Liberty |
Freedom from government control |
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Limited government |
A principal of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution |
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Amendment |
A change added to a bill,law or constitution |
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Amendment |
A change added to a bill,law or constitution |
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Anifederalists |
Those who favored strong stage government and a weak national government and were opponents of the constitution proposed at a American construction convention of 1787 |
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Amendment |
A change added to a bill,law or constitution |
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Anifederalists |
Those who favored strong stage government and a weak national government and were opponents of the constitution proposed at a American construction convention of 1787 |
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Article of confederation |
Americas first written constitution; served as the basis for Americas national government until 1787 |
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Bicameral |
Having a legislative assembly composed of two chambers of houses;distinguishing from unicameral |
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Bicameral |
Having a legislative assembly composed of two chambers of houses;distinguishing from unicameral |
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Bill of rights |
Amendments to the Constitution, ratified in 1791; they ensure certain rights and liberties to the people |
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Bicameral |
Having a legislative assembly composed of two chambers of houses;distinguishing from unicameral |
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Bill of rights |
Amendments to the Constitution, ratified in 1791; they ensure certain rights and liberties to the people |
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Checks and balances |
Mechanisms through which each branch of government is able to participate in an influence the activities of other branches. Major examples include the presidential veto power over congressional legislation, the power of the Senate to approve presidential appointments, and judicial review of congressional enactments |
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Bicameral |
Having a legislative assembly composed of two chambers of houses;distinguishing from unicameral |
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Bill of rights |
Amendments to the Constitution, ratified in 1791; they ensure certain rights and liberties to the people |
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Checks and balances |
Mechanisms through which each branch of government is able to participate in an influence the activities of other branches. Major examples include the presidential veto power over congressional legislation, the power of the Senate to approve presidential appointments, and judicial review of congressional enactments |
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Confederation |
A system of government in which states retain soverign authority except for the Powers expressively delegated to the national government |
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Elastic clause |
Article 1, section 8, of the Constitution(also known as the necessary and proper clause) which enumerates The powers of the Congress and provides Congress with the authority to make all laws "necessary and proper"to carry them out |
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Electoral college |
The electors from each state who meet after the popular election to cast ballots for president and vice president |
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Expressed powers |
Specific powers granted by the Constitution to Congress(article 1, section 8) and to the President |
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Federalism |
A system of government in which power is divided, buy a constitution, between the central or national government and regional or state government |
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Federalist papers |
A series of essays written by Jane's Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and Johnjay supporting the ratification of the Constitution |
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Great compromise |
The agreement reached at the Constitutional convention of 1787 they gave each state in equal number of senators regardless of its population, but linked representation in the house of the representatives to population |
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Judicial review |
The power of the courts to reveal and, if necessary, declare actions of the legislative and executive branches invalid or unconstitutional. The Supreme Court asserted this power and Malbury versus Madison 1803 |
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Limited government |
A principle of constitutional government, a government who Powers r defined and limited by a constitution |
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New Jersey plan |
A framework for the Constitution , Introduced by William Paterson, that called for equal state representation in the national legislature regardless of population |
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New Jersey plan |
A framework for the Constitution , Introduced by William Paterson, that called for equal state representation in the national legislature regardless of population |
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Separation of powers |
The division of governmental power among several institutions that must cooperate in decision-making |
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New Jersey plan |
A framework for the Constitution , Introduced by William Paterson, that called for equal state representation in the national legislature regardless of population |
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Separation of powers |
The division of governmental power among several institutions that must cooperate in decision-making |
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Supremacy clause |
Which states the laws passed by the national government and all treaties shall be the supreme law of the land in superior to all laws adopted by any state or any sub division |
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New Jersey plan |
A framework for the Constitution , Introduced by William Paterson, that called for equal state representation in the national legislature regardless of population |
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Separation of powers |
The division of governmental power among several institutions that must cooperate in decision-making |
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Supremacy clause |
Which states the laws passed by the national government and all treaties shall be the supreme law of the land in superior to all laws adopted by any state or any sub division |
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3/5 compromise |
The agreement reached at the Constitutional convention of 1787 the stipulated that for purpose of the apportionment of congressional seats every slave would be counted as 3/5 of person |
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New Jersey plan |
A framework for the Constitution , Introduced by William Paterson, that called for equal state representation in the national legislature regardless of population |
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Separation of powers |
The division of governmental power among several institutions that must cooperate in decision-making |
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Supremacy clause |
Which states the laws passed by the national government and all treaties shall be the supreme law of the land in superior to all laws adopted by any state or any sub division |
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3/5 compromise |
The agreement reached at the Constitutional convention of 1787 the stipulated that for purpose of the apportionment of congressional seats every slave would be counted as 3/5 of person |
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Tyranny |
Oppressive and unjust government that employs cruel and unjust use of power and authority |
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New Jersey plan |
A framework for the Constitution , Introduced by William Paterson, that called for equal state representation in the national legislature regardless of population |
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Separation of powers |
The division of governmental power among several institutions that must cooperate in decision-making |
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Supremacy clause |
Which states the laws passed by the national government and all treaties shall be the supreme law of the land in superior to all laws adopted by any state or any sub division |
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3/5 compromise |
The agreement reached at the Constitutional convention of 1787 the stipulated that for purpose of the apportionment of congressional seats every slave would be counted as 3/5 of person |
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Tyranny |
Oppressive and unjust government that employs cruel and unjust use of power and authority |
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Virginia plan |
A framework for the Constitution introduced by Edmund Randolph that called for representation in the national legislature based on the population of each state |
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Majority rule/minority rights |
The democratic principle that a government follows the preferences of the majority of voters to protect the interests of the minority |
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Majority rule/minority rights |
The democratic principle that a government follows the preferences of the majority of voters to protect the interests of the minority |
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Political equality |
The right to participate in politics equally, based on the principle of one person,one vote |
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Majority rule/minority rights |
The democratic principle that a government follows the preferences of the majority of voters to protect the interests of the minority |
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Political equality |
The right to participate in politics equally, based on the principle of one person,one vote |
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Politics |
Conflict over leadership, structure, and policies of government |
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Majority rule/minority rights |
The democratic principle that a government follows the preferences of the majority of voters to protect the interests of the minority |
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Political equality |
The right to participate in politics equally, based on the principle of one person,one vote |
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Politics |
Conflict over leadership, structure, and policies of government |
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Political efficacy |
The ability to influence government and politics |
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Popular sovereignty |
A principle of democracy in which political authority rest ultimately in the hands of the people |
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Power |
Influence over governments leadership, organization, or policies |
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Power |
Influence over governments leadership, organization, or policies |
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Representative democracy |
A system of government in which the populace select representatives, who play a significant role in government decision-making |
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Power |
Influence over governments leadership, organization, or policies |
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Representative democracy |
A system of government in which the populace select representatives, who play a significant role in government decision-making |
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Totalitarian government |
A system of rule in which government recognizes no formal limit on its power and seeks to observe or alumni other social institutions that might challenge it |
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