AP GOV 1.1 Ideals of Democracy
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14 Terms
Natural Rights
People are born with natural rights that cannot be taken away.
Social Contract
People give up some freedoms in exchange for social order.
Popular Sovereignty
Government power comes from the consent of the people.
Limited Government
Government’s power cannot be absolute.
Separation of powers
Government is split into 3 branches.
Checks & Balances
Each branch can limit the power of others.
Federalism
Divides power between states and national government.
Republicanism
Citizens elect representatives to make laws and policy decisions on their behalf.
Declaration of Independence (person)
Thomas Jefferson
U.S Constitution (person)
James Madison
Gettysburg Address (person)
Abraham Lincoln
Declaration of Independence
Natural Rights + Popular Sovereignty
U.S. Constitution
Social Contract + Limited Government
Gettysburg Address
Equality + Popular Sovereignty