Types of Government
Government in which every person votes on every bill passed into law.
Direct Democracy
This Document established America as a sovereign country.
Declaration of Independence
Example: a person faces life's challenges alone and succeeds through sheer willpower.
individualism
This is a power national symbol, chosen in 1782 for its representation of strength, freedom, authority, with its image imprinted on the great seal of the united states.
Bald Eagle
Government in which representatives (parliament/congress) vote to pass bills into law.
Representative Democracy
This document was the first to establish a law protecting citizens from unlawful arrest/punishment without due process.
Magna Carta
The expectation of rapid technological change, high public trust in science, a passion for applied science like medical research and harnessing nature, and the integration of technology into daily life and cultural norms
science and technology
Its symbolic elements include the torch representing enlightenment, the tablet with the date of American independence (July 4, 1776), the seven-rayed crown symbolizing the world's continents and seas, and broken chains at its feet symbolizing the end of tyranny and the abolition of slavery.
The Statue Of Liberty
A king/queen has total control of the law.
Absolute monarchy.
This document established that all people, no matter where you are from, have religious freedom in America.
The Mayflower Compact
The belief that the future can and should be better than the present
Progress
American triumph, resilience, and courage, embodying the nation's ability to withstand overwhelming odds during the War of 1812. The enduring American flag featured in the anthem is a symbol of national identity, unity, and enduring spirit, representing the ideals of freedom and bravery in the face of conflict.
The Star Spangled Banner
A government in which a priest rules in the name of God.
Theocracy
A compilation of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay establishing a strong argument for a strong federal government.
The Federalist Papers
The widespread expectation of a high standard of living, demonstrated by the desire for modern homes, fashionable clothing, late-model cars, and advanced personal technology like smartphones
Material Comfort
The 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies, while the 50 stars represent the 50 states.
The Flag
An extreme form of dictatorship, where the state seeks to regulate and control every aspect of its citizens' lives, both public and private life.
Totalitarianism
The document that established a strong state run government in the United States.
The Articles of Confederation
The rights to free speech, freedom of religion, and the freedom to pursue economic opportunity. These and other individual liberties are enshrined in foundational documents like the Constitution and Bill of Rights and influence many aspects of American life.
Freedom
A tribute to the first U.S. President, George Washington
The Washington Monument