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Anarchy

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

Theocracy

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

Military Junta

A system of government run by leaders of the military

Articles of Confederation

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

The Second Treatise

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

Constitutionalism

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

Separation of Powers

Each branch of government is independent of the other branches

Checks and Balances

Each branch has power over the others

Delegated Powers

government only has the power, outlined in the US constitution

Expressed Powers

delegated to the government by being specifically enumerated in the constitution

Implied Powers

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

Inherent Powers

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

Due Process

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

Political Parties

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

Partisanship

A firm allegiance to a political party

Democrats

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

Republicans

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

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

Conservatism

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

Lobbyists

People to take part in an organized attempt to influence legislation