Elements of Democracy
What is a democracy?
is a governmental system in which the sovereign power rests with the people.
What is the role of political parties?
choose candidates for office, respect the voters' decisions in elections, and act as loyal opposition.
What are voluntary groups in Democracy?
economic groups, religious groups, and many others
People
What are the three powers of government
executive, legislative, and executive branch
Who is responsible for answering to the popular will of the people?
elected representative
Which political party is the donkey a symbol of?
Democrats
What is a body of people living in a defined territory with a govt?
state
What must have land with known and recognized boundaries? Ex. Vatican city is .2 square miles and Russia 6.6 million square miles.
territory
What branch of government is law-making- (US Congress, State Legislatures)
Legislative branch
What is one characteristic of a Democracy
•Government works to secure equal opportunity for people to develop their own abilities
Which political party has the elephant as their symbol?
Republicans
A ________ has a large ethnic group: large group of people.
Nation
This is when there is supreme and absolute power within its territory, and can decide its own foreign and domestic policies.
sovereignty
What is the Law enforcement (US President, Governor)
Executive Branch
What is another characteristic of a democracy
Government is based on majority rule either through direct election or election of representatives to minority rights
What type of country has a strong democracy?
Countries where citizens participate fully in civic life are more likely to maintain a strong democracy.
What is the term for a geographic area, particular place, or region of land.
Country
each state is politically organized, govt. agency the state uses to accomplish goals
Government
What branch Interprets the laws, The Supreme Court
Judicial Branch
Who is running for President & VP for both the democratic party and the republican party?
When is the election
Harris & Walz (Democratic Ticket)
Trump & Vance (Republican Ticket)
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
What are the elements of a strong democracy?
has a stable, growing economy with a large middle, and a public school system that is open to everyone helps promote democracy.
What are the 4 characteristics of a state
people, territory, sovereignty, and government
To Form a More Perfect Union-
To promote the general welfare of citizens
To Establish Justice: The law must be reasonable, fair and impartial
To ensure domestic tranquility (ie: Police, laws): order is essential to society
To provide for the common defense against outside attack
Purposes of a Government