Government Types
In this type of government, no one has control...or everyone does.
Anarchy
This document declared independence from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence
This ancient country really developed modern democracy.
Greece
This document was signed by King John l. It limited the powers of the king. And established Rule of Law
Magna Carta (1215)
35
In this type of government, the citizens elect their leaders, like in Athens.
Democracy
This document is the law of the land of the United States and was adopted in 1787
The Constitution
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
Which Amendment is unreasonable search and seizure
4th Amendment
What is another requirement to be president?
Natural born citizen,
Have to be in the U.S. for 14 years
In this type of government, one person has all of the power. A dictatorship is an example.
Autocracy/ Dictatorship
This document was passes in 1791 that contained the First 10 Amendments
Bill of Rights
In ancient government, these two branches of government were the same. This made laws easier to pass, but created a powerful leader that usually gave to power to the people.
Legislative and Executive Branches
What case is famous for challenging unreasonable search and seizure? Cops illegally went to Dolly Mapps house.
Mapp vs. Ohio
John F. Kennedy
In this type of government, a small elite group leads the government. An example is a monarchy.
Oligarchy
This man was responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
In this country, the government created a parliament with two houses to give the people more say.
The United Kingdom
What amendment rights do you have when you say "I plead the fifth?
What do you call it when the President rejects a bill from Legislature?
Veto
In this type of government, religious leaders may be in control of the government. They may be divinely appointed.
Theocracy
This President wrote the Constitution
James Madison
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.
How many Amendments are there to the Constitution?
27
Who was the 2nd President of the United States?
John Adams