Governments
This type of government is where people vote for their leaders
Citizens are directly responsible for making policy decisions
Direct Democracy
First U.S. President and Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He set important precedents, including the two-term limit, and is often called the “Father of His Country.
George Washington
Relationship between an individual and a state to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection
citizenship
Give two ways to become a citizen of the U.S.
natural born
naturalized after living in the U.S.
by marriage
This government is ruled by a small group of people such as the wealthy
oligarchy
model of democracy in which a small number of people, usually those who are wealthy and well-educated, influence political decision making
Elite Democracy
Author of the Declaration of Independence and third U.S. President. He promoted limited government, and led the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the U.S.
Thomas Jefferson
groups of people who attempt to influence policymakers to support their position on a particular common interest or concern.
Interest Groups
Who is the current Vice President
J.D. Vance
This government type is characterized by hereditary rule (passed down from father to son)
Monarchy
A model of democracy in which citizens have the power to decide directly on policy and politicians are for implementing those policy decisions.
Participatory democracy
Inventor, diplomat, and Founding Father who helped gain French support during the Revolution. He also contributed to drafting the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. He is on the $100
These are a way for local and national politicians to meet with constituents to hear their opinions on topics they are interested in or to discuss upcoming legislation
town hall meetings
Give two purposes of a government
Provide the nation’s security
Law and order (The Social Contract)
Provide public services
Create and run institutions for the good of society
This type of government uses religious laws
theocracy
What is a democratic republic?
system of government in which the power to govern comes from the people, but elected officials represent their interests.
A key advocate for independence and second U.S. President. He helped draft the Declaration of Independence and was known for his leadership during the early years of the Republic.
John Adams
process that allows citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed laws on the ballot
Say the Pledge of Allegience
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United
of the U.S of America. and two the republic for which it stands, one nation under god individual with liberty and justice for all.
The type of government the U.S. has.
Democratic Republic or Constitutional Federal Republic
Name two values associated with a democracy?
Natural Rights
Justice
Popular Sovereignty
Individual freedom and limited government
First Secretary of the Treasury who established the U.S. financial system. He was a key author of the Federalist Papers and a strong advocate for a powerful central government.
Alexander Hamilton
allows voters to approve or repeal an act of the state legislature
Popular Referendum
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