Government Basics
Any system of public rule or authority.
government
Rule by a single person like a king or queen.
monarchy
The legislature of the U.S. government.
Congress
1215 English document limiting the king’s power.
Magna Carta
Qualities God placed in humans reflecting Himself.
Image of God
Absence of government.
anarchy
Monarchs are figureheads; real power with parliament.
constitutional monarchy
Lower house; representation based on population.
House of Representatives
First 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Bill of Rights
God’s command to exercise wise, responsible dominion.
Creation Mandate
Society's belief that a ruler/government has the right to rule.
legitimacy
Government ruled by a few powerful people.
oligarchy
Upper house; two representatives per state.
Senate
1689 English document protecting rights and outlawing cruel punishment.
English Bill of Rights
Every part of humans twisted by sin.
human depravity
Supreme and ultimate power within a territory.
sovereignty
Citizens rule directly, not through representatives.
direct democracy
Head of the Executive Branch.
President
1620 agreement for self-government in Plymouth Colony.
Mayflower Compact
Conformity to God’s holy standard.
righteousness
The ability to get people to behave in certain ways even against their will.
power
Leader has absolute power without consent of the people.
dictatorship
Highest federal court; final judge on all U.S. law.
Supreme Court
Justice according to established rules and principles.
due process
Love and devotion to one’s country through thankfulness and service.
patriotism