The first amendment gave us the freedom of speech.
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change, improvement, or addition that is made to a law or document, or the process of doing this
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2. Aristocracy
The aristocracy was looked at as royalty and higher in social ranking then common folks.
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A government in which power is in the hands of a hereditary ruling class or nobility
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3. Checks and balances
The democratic branch,checks and balances, makes sure one government branch doesn’t hold too much power.
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From Montesquieu, a fundamental democratic principle of American government which ensures that one branch does not accumulate too much power
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4. Constitutionalism
Most americans believe the government is perfect for following constitutionalism.
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the belief that a government should be based on a constitution
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5. Democracy
Tution America and Americans are strong believers and supporters of democracy.
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a system of government in which every citizen in
the country can vote to elect its government
officials
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6. Direct Democracy
Direct Democracy works and is designed to work better in small populations
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a form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives
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7. Executive
The government needs the executive branch to make sure all laws are decisions are okay.
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The part of government that makes sure decisions and laws work well
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8. Federalism
Most people is the U.S.A have their reasons for liking federalism for all it has to offer for us.
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belief in or support for a federal system of government
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9. Indirect Democracy
The U.S.A uses indirect democracy because it’s very useful for a big nation like the U.S.A.
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Form of democracy in which individuals are represented by appointed representatives.
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10. Judicial
The judicial system decides if laws are constitutional and they are appointed by the president.
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relating to the law, judges, or their decisions
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11. Judicial review
Being able to do a judicial review important because they are human and mistakes can be made.
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power of courts to review decisions of another department or level of government
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12. Legislative
The legislative branch can make or alter laws and like the judicial it is appointed by the president.
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an institution that has the power to make or change laws
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13. Limited power
Our U.S government has limited power because they follow the constitution.
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a type of government in which its functions and powers are prescribed, limited, and restricted by law
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14. Monarchy
England uses a monarchy as a way of government
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A government ruled by a king or queen.
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15. Oligarchy
Not very common for nations to have, since an oligarchy consists of a small group of people in power.
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a small group of people who run a country or
organization, or a country that is run by a small
group of people
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16. Popular Sovereignty
American uses popular sovereignty to have a government elected repercute them.
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Basic principle of the American system of government which asserts that the people are the source of any and all governmental power, and government can exist only with the consent of the governed
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17. Preamble
A preamble is the beginning of a document like the constitution.
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a statement at the beginning of a book, document, or talk, explaining what it is about
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18. Ratify
When I grow up I know I will be asked to ratify most of my papers.
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To make a written agreement official by signing it
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19. Republic
The U.S follows a republican system.
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A political system in which the supreme power
lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to
represent them
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20. Separation of powers
The separation of powers is divided by the branches of government.
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Division of governmental authority among the three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial branch. The US Constitution uses this principle in setting the presidency, the Congress, and the courts
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21. Tyranny
Many citizens feel like a tyranny is needed for the recent presidential election
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Cruel or unfair control over other people and/or cruel and unfair government
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22. U.S. Bill of Rights
The U.S. Bill of Rights is a written document that states all rights for citizens.
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a written statement of the most important rights of the citizens of a country, part of the U.S. Constitution
