Representative Democracy
Citizens have the power to influence policy decisions
Participatory
A small republic is best to represent the population
Brutus
You have the right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
People- usually those who are wealthy or well educated, influence political decision making
Elite Democracy
A large government with a lot of power can lead to the destruction of liberties
Brutus
You have the right to a trial by jury
7th Amendment
No single group dominates politics and organized groups compete
Pluralist Democracy
Gave powers not stated in the Constitution to the states
None- US Constitution
Right to protection from unreasonable search and seizure
4th Amendment
One person rules over all the people, the entire country
Monarch
A large republic is so diverse that it will prevent any one faction from creating a majority tyranny
Federalist
Freedom of religion, speech, and assembly
1st Amendment