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Constitutional republic
a country with a written constitution and governed by elected representatives

Polis
A city-state in ancient Greece

constitution
A written plan of government

legislative bodies
Make laws

Democracy
Government by the people, both directly or indirectly, with free and frequent elections.

Direct Democracy
Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly.

Judeo-Christian tradition
a set of beliefs and ethics held in common by Judaism and Christianity that influenced the Founding Fathers

ethical
Having to do with morals, values, right and wrong

self-governing
A form of government where the people have control or rule

Representative Democracy
a form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf

Ancient Greece
A civilization that lasted from the 8th/6th century BCE to 600 AD. Classical Greek is generally considered to be the seminal culture which provided the foundation of modern Western culture.

Ancient Rome
the world's first republic; Citizens elect representatives to vote on issues; Ideas are debated at an assembly of representatives.

civic participation
taking part in formal political processes and community activities outside of government
Separation of Powers
an act of dividing powers of government into separate bodies.
Individual worth
Right to be valued and respected as a human being, regardless of personal circumstances or qualities

personal responsibility
A term that indicates that a person is responsible for the choices he or she makes.

Rule of Law
principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern
