Cohort: Unit 2A: Principles of Democracy Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards defining key principles of democracy as outlined in the Unit 2A lecture notes.

Agency

ability to make your own choices and decisions.

Bill of Rights

first 10 amendments to the Constitution. Protect rights of citizens.

Checks and Balances

each branch has powers over the other branches to avoid a power grab.

Democracy

form of government where the people rule.

Due Process

government must treat people fairly and follow the same rules for everyone

Limited Government

government that is not all powerful. Government does not control everything.

Popular Sovereignty

people are the rulers of the country and make the decisions.

Representative Government

the people choose representatives to make laws for us.

Republicanism

system where the people hold the power and not a king.

Separation of Powers

three branches of government that have different powers.