Political Science - 7th Grade Review

Absolute Monarchy

Form of government led by a King or Queen in which they have Supreme power. (Saudi Arabia)

Representative Democracy

Form of government in the United States which people elect their representatives

Direct Democracy

A government in which the people rule directly (Greeks)

Dictatorship

A government in which an individual or small group exercises unlimited use of power. (North Korea)

Communist

On party rule where the party controls BOTH the government and the economy, (China / Cuba)

Republic

Government developed by the Romans that emphasized representative government, elected by the people

Constitutional Monarchy

Type of government headed by a King or Queen, but the prime minister & parliament hold the power (Englans / Japan)

Anarchy or Transitional

No government or during a time of change from one government to another. (Syria / Sudan)

Theocracy

Ruled by religious principles (Iran)

Reactionary

Far Right, Wants Things Like the Good Old Days

Revolutionary

Far Left, Overthrow of the government with violence

Moderate

In the MIDDLE, sees value in Republicans and Democrats

Liberal

Left of Moderate, favor Changes

Democrat

Left Side, Near Liberal

Republican

Right Side, Near Conservative

Conservative

Right Side, prefers the present way of government, not many changes

Congress

House & Senate Located in the Federal Legislative

Governor

Chief Executive of a State

President

Chief Executive of the Federal Government

U.S. Supreme Court

Head of Federal Judicial Branch

State Supreme Court

Head of State Judicial Branch

State Legislature

Assembly & Senate in Wisconsin, State Legislative Branch

Municipal Court

Local Judicial Branch

Mayor

Chief Executive of Local Government

City Council & County Board

Local Government Legislative Branch

Legislative Branch

Makes (creates) the laws

Executive Branch

Enforces the Laws

Judicial Branch

Interprets the laws

How many Senators from Each State?

2

How many Representatives from each State?

Based on population

How many Senators in the U.S. Senate?

100

How Many Representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives?

435

How many total members are there in Congress?

535

How many Supreme Court Justices do we have?

9

How many representatives do we have from Wisconsin?

8

Donald Trump

Our Current & 47th U.S. President

JD Vance

Our current vice president

Article I of the U.S. Constitution

Legislative Branch

Article II of the U.S. Constitution

Executive Branch

Article III of the U.S. Constitution

Judicial Branch

Who is Our Representative in the House?

Derrick Van Orden

Senior U.S. Senator from Wisconsin?

Ron Johnson

Junior U.S. Senator from Wisconsin?

Tammy Baldwin

Limited Government

Government is prevented from taking liberties away from citizens

Unlimited Government

Government has total control, Liberties (freedoms) are limited or do not exist

Checks & Balances

System that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful by providing each branch oversight over the others.

Separation of Powers

The division of government responsibilities into separate branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

Declaration of Independence

A document that announced the American colonies' separation from British rule, outlining their grievances and asserting their rights to self-govern.

U.S. Constitution

The supreme law of the United States that outlines the national framework of government, establishing the three branches and guaranteeing individual rights.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that guarantee individual rights and freedoms, including freedom of speech, religion, and the press.

Women’s Suffrage

The right of women to vote in elections, ratified with the 19th Amendment

Natruralization

The legal process by which a non-citizen gains citizenship in a country, typically involving residency requirements, citienship test and an oath of allegiance.