Systems of Gov't
A New England town meeting is an example of this.
What is a Direct Democracy
The European Union is a modern day example of
What is a confederacy
America utilizes these 3 branches of government
What is the legislative, executive, and judicial branch
This is the name of Magistrates that protected people's rights
What are Tribunes
These 3 things are necessary conditions for a successful democratic system
What is opportunity, an educated society, and moral responsibility
Rule by One
What is a Monarchy
This system is the most common form of government.
What is a Unitary Gov't
This is the highest court in the US
What is the Supreme Court
This document marked the beginning of a democratic government in England
What is the English bill of rights
This type of thinking involves an understanding of the political ideas and institutions that shape America's gov't, an appreciation for America's heritage, and an ability to evaluate current issues
What is civic thinking
A system in which the people participate.
What is popular government
This relationship divides a nation's power among national, regional, and local governments.
What is Federalism
The president is the head of this branch
What is the executive branch
This group originally was not elected by popular vote
What is the Senate
These 5 principals are important to democratic governments
What is majority rule, equality, liberty, necessity of compromise, and individual worth
These things characterize a pure or direct democracy: Liberty, equality, and _______________
What is Individualism
Regional governments retain supremacy and delegate few tasks to the national government.
What is confederacy or a confederate government
This branch interprets the nation's laws
What is the Judicial branch
The founding fathers were afraid that democracy would lead to this
What is tyranny
This awards the position to the candidate who wins the highest percentage of votes even if they lack majority
What is the majority-plurality representation
America's Government is referred to as
What is a Democratic Republic
The system where the power resides in the central government
What is a Unitary system
This branch has two houses
(Name the branch and the two houses)
What is the legislative branch
What are the House of Representatives and the Senate
The president is elected indirectly through this group
What is the electoral college
In this system, the number of seats won by a party equals the percentage of voters who supported that party
What is proportional representation