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Anarchy

The organization of a society on voluntary cooperation without any established government institutions

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Theocracy

A system of government in which priests rule society in the name of God

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Military Junta

A system of government run by leaders of the military

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Articles of Confederation

The first attempt at creating a constitution/government for the United States

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The Second Treatise

A political philosophy published by John Locke that explained feelings that were echoed in the US constitution

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Constitutionalism

the government must be conducted according to the principles of the constitution

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Separation of Powers

Each branch of government is independent of the other branches

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Checks and Balances

Each branch has power over the others

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Delegated Powers

government only has the power, outlined in the US constitution

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Expressed Powers

delegated to the government by being specifically enumerated in the constitution

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Implied Powers

not specifically enumerated in the constitution but they are reasonably suggested based off of the enumerated powers

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Inherent Powers

Constitution does not state anything about them but governments normally take control on these issues

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Due Process

Legal Principle in the United States that allow individuals to be innocent until proven guilty

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Political Parties

A group of persons who seed to control government positions through elections and/or nominations

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Partisanship

A firm allegiance to a political party

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Democrats

One of the main political parties in the United States that works based off of Liberalism

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Republicans

One of the main political parties in the United States that works based off of conservatism

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Liberalism

A political ideology that emphasizes individual liberty, equality, and the belief that government can and should actively work to achieve social justices and equality of opportunity

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Conservatism

A political ideology in which followers believe that limited government insures order, competitive markets, and personal opportunities

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Lobbyists

People to take part in an organized attempt to influence legislation