Types of Government
This type of government defends the rights of the people
Democracy
This document made the 13 colonies' separation from England official
This branch is in charge of enforcing laws and is led by the President
Executive
This government system involves multiple levels of power (i.e. central government-->states-->counties-->cities)
Federal
This invention, created in 1983, has become the best way for people to organize protests
The Internet
This type of government is led by a king or queen who controls what happens to their people
Monarchy
This document is the foundation of the United States government and lists the rights that citizens have
The Constitution
This branch is in charge of interpreting laws and is led by the Supreme Court
Judicial
This government system involves only a central government that makes decisions for the rest of the country
Unitary
This invention, created in 1440, made it easier for citizens to be informed and challenge authority
The Printing Press
This type of government allows very little freedom and the people do not have rights
Dictatorship/Authoritarian/Totalitarian
The Bill of Rights are the first 10 Amendments to this document
The Constitution
This branch is in charge of creating laws and consists of the Senate and House of Representatives (Congress)
Legislative
This government system involves a loose friendship between states and has a very weak central government
Confederate
These entities make it easier for citizens to work with other people who share their views
Political Parties
This type of government gives citizens the power to elect their representatives to make decisions in their interests
Republic
This document was the original governing document of the United States, but was discarded because it was insanely weak
This branch has the power to veto laws
Executive
The United States is an example of this governing system
Federal
This technology has significantly changed the way the government interacts with its citizens in the modern era because it has become the main way people get information
Social Media Platforms
This type of government is run by a small group of people who make all the decisions about their citizens
Oligarchy
This document is the governing document of England and is the first to limit the power of monarchy
Magna Carta
What is the system called that ensures that no branch has more power than the others
Checks and Balances
England/Great Britain is an example of this governing system
Unitary
This technology allows the government to monitor their citizens
Surveillance