Forms of Government
Form that describes a rule by the people.
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Democracy?
System with equal sized bubbles and arrows pointing both directions.
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a federal system?
This civilization inspired all of the "R" concepts such as republicanism, representative government and rule of law.
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Ancient Rome?
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Self-Government?
Philosopher who influenced the concept of natural rights and a social contract.
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John Locke?
Form of government with no power sharing; power often taken by force.
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Dictatorship?
System U.S. had under the Articles of Confederation.
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a confederal system?
This civilization taught us about being a good person with ideas like personal responsibility, rule of law and justice.
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Judeo-Christian Tradition?
Document that influenced the idea of independence.
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Common Sense?
Concept influenced by Montesquieu where power is given to different branches to limit government.
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Separation of Powers?
Form of government with one person in power; there are two types.
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Autocracy?
System where all power is in the national government.
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a unitary system?
Concept from Ancient Greece describing the group of people responsible for making or amending laws.
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a Legislative Body?
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Individual Rights?
Document influenced by Montesquieu?
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the U.S. Constitution?
A nation is officially ruled by a king, but all major decisions - like taxes, laws, and war - must be approved by an elected parliament.
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a constitutional monarchy?
A national government controls education policy, but regional governments control transportation and law enforcement.
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a federal system?
A legal system emphasizes that laws should reflect moral principles and that all people are accountable to higher ethical authority.
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Judeo-Christian Tradition?
A writer publishes a widely read argument explaining the justification for a colony to break away from its ruling nation.
Common Sense?
Philosopher who would have ideas for a group of citizens arguing that their government has violated their rights and should no longer have authority over them.
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John Locke?
A ruler comes to power after suspending elections and jailing political opponents. A constitution may still exist, but it is ignored in practice.
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a dictatorship?
Several independent states form an alliance for defense, but when the central authority asks for funding, many states refuse to contribute.
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a confederal system?
Ancient Rome?
A government creates a document that limits the power of its ruler and protects its citizens from unfair punishment, influencing future democracies.
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The English Bill of Rights?
Philosopher who would have ideas for a new constitution designed so no single branch of government can become too powerful.
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Montesquieu?