Types of Government
This type of government gives all power to one person, like a king or queen.
Monarchy
What country did the United States gain independence from
Great Britain
This branch makes the laws
legislative branch
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and press
First Amendment
These are the two major political parties in the United States
Republican and Democratic parties
In this system, citizens vote directly on laws and decisions.
Direct Democracy
This document, written in 1787, established the framework and structure of the United States government.
This branch is led by the President
Executive Branch
This amendment protects the right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
This symbol represents the Democratic Party
Donkey
This form of government is ruled by a small group of powerful people.
Oligarchy
A system where each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches
This branch interprets laws and includes the Supreme Court
Judicial Branch
This amendment abolished slavery
13th Amendment
This party (generally) wants less restrictions on gun control & more restrictions on access to abortions
Republican Party
In this system, religious leaders control the government
Theocracy
The first governing document of the U.S. that was later replaced because it was too weak.
Articles of Confederation
The Legislative Branch is split between what two entities
House of Representatives & Senate
This amendment gave women the right to vote
19th Amendment
Describe how the two (generally) stand on the issue of: taxes
Dem party: often wants people with high incomes to pay more in taxes
Rep party: Less taxes
This type of government has no single ruler and instead elects representatives to govern.
Republic
What type of government did the US adopt following independence
Representative Republic
Who has the power to impeach the president
The Legislative Branch (House of Rep)
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18
26th Amendment
Describe how the two (generally) stand on the issue of: healthcare
Dem Party: More gov involvement in health care (Raise taxes & expand access to aid)
Rep Party: Less gov involvement, favor private healthcare, less aid to under-insured