Government Types
In this type of government, there is pure chaos and no leadership
Anarchy
List of complaints against the British monarchy, as outlined in the Declaration of Independence
Grievances
This ancient country really developed modern democracy.
Greece
This document was signed by King John l. It limited the powers of the king.
Magna Carta (1215)
Social Contract is...
An agreement between the government and the people, to exchange some freedoms for protection.
In this type of government, the citizens elect their leaders, like in Athens.
Democracy
Intellectual and philosophical movement during the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, logic, and individual rights.
The Enlightenment
Today, this modern country is known for a specific type of democracy called representative democracy, in which the people elect representatives to vote for them.
The United States of America
This document was the last document sent to King George III before the Declaration of Independence.
Olive Branch Petition
This word means a group of people who are the citizens of a state.
Population
In this type of government, one person has all of the power.
Totalitarian or Dictatorship
Fundamental Rights of citizens guaranteed by the government
Individual Rights
Ancient Rome's government type that became an example for the United States
Republic
The first ten amendments
Bill of Rights (1790)
This character in the Marvel Universe who died after snapping his fingers
Tony Stark (Iron Man)
In this type of government, a small elite group leads the government. An example is a Modern Day Russia.
Oligarchy
The concept that different branches of the government can oversee another branch of the government.
What is Checks and Balances?
In this country, the government created a parliament with two houses to give the people more say.
The United Kingdom or Great Britain
This document declared a break from the UK
Declaration of Independence
Mickey & Minnie Mouse's Dog
Pluto
This type of government theory states that the ruler may be divinely appointed.
Divine Right
This philosopher that influenced Thomas Jefferson the most when writing the Declaration of Independence
John Locke
In modern governments, most leaders follow the rule of law which means that
rules are fair, they're enforced, and nobody is above the law.
This document was signed in 1620 on board a ship. It set up government for the colony Plymouth. It was the first written framework for the U.S.
Mayflower Compact (1620)
This is the rulebook for a country's government. We have one in the United States.
Constitution