Government Types
In this type of government, no one has control...or everyone does.
Anarchy
This document declared independence from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence
This ancient country really developed modern democracy.
Greece
This document was signed by King John l. It limited the powers of the king.
Magna Carta (1215)
Social Contract was different for each philosopher, but in general it meant...
An agreement between the government and the people, to exchange some freedoms for protection.
In this type of government, the citizens elect their leaders, like in Athens.
Democracy
This document is the law of the land of the United States and was adopted in 1787
The Constitution
Today, this modern country is known for a specific type of democracy called representative democracy, in which the people elect representatives to vote for them.
The United States of America
This was signed by William and Mary when they took over the throne in England. It limited the power of the monarch and spelled out rights of the citizens.
English Bill of Rights (1689)
This word means a group of people who are the citizens of a state.
Population
In this type of government, one person has all of the power. A dictatorship is an example.
Autocracy
This document was passes in 1791 that contained the First 10 Amendments
Bill of Rights
In ancient government, these two branches of government were the same. This made laws easier to pass, but created a powerful leader that usually gave to power to the people.
Legislative and Executive Branches
This document was signed by Charles I, and it said that the ruler could not raise taxes without parliament's consent.
Petition of Rights (1628)
If a ruler is, this word, then he has the absolute control over an area.
sovereign
In this type of government, a small elite group leads the government. An example is a monarchy.
Oligarchy
This man was responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
In this country, the government created a parliament with two houses to give the people more say.
The United Kingdom
This document was signed in 1620 on board a ship. It set up government for the colony Plymouth. It was the first written framework for the U.S.
Mayflower Compact (1620)
This concept protects the rights of the unpopular group of people, regardless of what the majority believes.
In this type of government, religious leaders may be in control of the government. They may be divinely appointed.
Theocracy
This President wrote the Constitution
James Madison
In modern governments, most leaders follow the rule of law which means that
rules are fair, they're enforced, and nobody is above the law.
This document was the first American colonial constitution.
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639)
This is the rulebook for a country's government. We have one in the United States.
Constitution