Government in the Western Hemisphere Assessment

Flashcards covering key concepts related to government structure, rights, and organizations based on the lecture notes.

Checks and Balances

A system that ensures no branch of government becomes more powerful than the others.

Judicial Branch

The part of government responsible for interpreting laws and the Constitution.

Representative Democracy

A system of government where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf. UNITED STATES

Dictatorship

A government where a single leader or small group holds absolute power without constitutional limitations. CUBA

Constitutional Monarchy

A type of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government. CANADA

Bill of Rights

A list of fundamental rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to all citizens.

Declaration of Independence-gives rights

Rights that cannot be taken away or denied, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

American Declaration of Independence

The document asserting the independence of the colonies from Great Britain, adopted on July 4, 1776.

Power of the People

The concept is that governments derive their power from the people who are being governed

American Red Cross

An organization that helps people affected by disasters, providing urgent services and support.

United Nations

An international organization formed to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries.