Elections and Other Stuff
The _____________ system is more widely used than the presidential system.
parliamentary
The 27 countries of the EU exemplify a modern ______________
This type of government system has little or no power
confederacy
Term which means "government by the people"
democracy
DAILY DOUBLE
Explain how the Constitution limits government
Rule by one
autocracy
What is the title of the official who is head of a parliamentary government?
prime minister
Name the necessary conditions for a successful democratic system
opportunity
educated society
moral responsibility
Our founding fathers were fearful that democracy would lead to _________ of the majority.
tyranny
What are the three branches of the federal government?
executive
legislative
judicial
What governmental system allows for public participation?
popular government
Under the _________ system, the majority party appoints the executive head
parliamentary
Although ___________ is important in a democracy, it is by no means its guarantor.
education
This document marked the beginning of a democratic government in England.
English Bill of Rights
Who is the chief executive officer of the United States?
president
An example of _________ ____________ is a New England town meeting
direct democracy
The president is elected indirectly through this method
electoral college
There may be times when there is a great gulf or chasm in between these two factions where they may not always agree
popular majority
representative majority
What are the characteristics of a direct or pure democracy?
liberty
equality
individualism
What are powers given to the national government by the Constitution that define the limits of its authority?
delegated
works well in large countries consisting of people with differing goals and needs
federalism
Originally, which body on the national level was only elected by popular vote?
House of Representatives
awards the position to the candidate who wins the highest percentage of votes - even if he lacks the majority
majority-plurality representation
These magistrates from ancient Rome were charged to protect individuals' rights against abuses by the powerful.
tribunes
Which governmental body is elected by popular vote?
Congress
The most commonly used form of government throughout the world
unitary system