Unit 1 principles and documents

I'll explain it

Democracy

A system of government where the people rule

Republicanism (Representative Democracy)

A government where citizens elect a representative to make decisions, laws, and run the government for them (on their behalf)

Fundamental

Serving as a foundation or source or origin

My words: something everything else is built from

Direct Democracy

Every citizen votes directly on every issue

Separation of Powers

Dividing governments into branches with different powers so that no one branch becomes too powerful

Checks and Balances

A system that allows each branch of government to change or reject things that other branches do to stop them from getting too much powerand ensure that power is distributed evenly among them.

Federalism

A system of government where power is divided between the central government and the states.

Rule of Law

Everyone must obey the law, including government officials.

Majority Rule

The government must do the majority of people vote for.

Principle

A basic truth or fundamental law

Popular Sovereignty

is the idea that all power in the government comes from the people; the people give power and authority to the government.

Limited Government

The government can only do the things that people give it the power to do. Government’s power is not unlimited!