Principles of Democracy
Each branch exercises some power over other branches
Checks and Balances
power is vested in the people who vote for representatives to speak on their behalf
Representative Democracy
The first attempt by the United States at creating a government
The Articles of Confederation
These make up the Legislative Branch/congress
Senate and the House of Representatives
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
1st Amendment
Power of the Court to interpret laws using the Constitution
Judicial Review
a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader, known as a dictator, who exercises authority without the consent of the people.
Dictatorship
The ancient civilization that had the earliest known democratic government
Ancient Greece or the City-State of Athens
The amount of states required to ratify the Constitution
9/13
Protects citizens from being tried twice for the same crime
Double Jeopardy (5th Amendment)
Divide power among the 3 branches
Separation of Powers
a form of government where a single ruler, usually a king or queen, has complete and unlimited power over the country and its people.
Monarchy
Philosopher who believed all humans are born having natural rights to life, liberty, and property
John Locke
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Right to council and a fair and speedy trial
6th Amendment
System in which powers are restricted (cannot do anything they want)
Limited Government
a small group of people, often from the same social, economic, or political background, holds power and makes decisions for the society.
Oligarchy
A document from England that inspired the principles "Consent of the Governed" "Rule of Law" and "Individual rights"
The Magna Carta
Has the power or responsibility to collect taxes, impose laws, collect debts, create and maintain an army and navy, and create a post office
Congress
This group did not support the Constitution and insisted on a Bill of Rights
Anti-Federalists
Power is divided between federal and state governments
Federalism
a system of government where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature (parliament), and the head of government is appointed by the parliament.
Parliamentary Democracy
The two opposing parties that fought over the ratification of the constitution and then settled on adding the Bill of Rights
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
the principle that federal law takes precedence over state law when there is a conflict.
Constitutional Supremacy
The right to an Abortion is an example of protections under this Amendment
9th Amendment: Protection of Rights not listed