Anarchy 

 As the rioting began to grow, the situation became pure anarchy.

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a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.

Aristocracy 

England has been ruled by an aristocracy for hundreds of years. 

Government ruled by those considered to be the best or most able people in the state.

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Autocracy 

The founding fathers of the United States made sure America could never become an autocracy. 

government in which one person has uncontrolled or unlimited authority over others

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Bill of Rights 

The Bill of Rights was written in order to secure our freedom as Americans. 

a formal statement of the fundamental rights of the people of the United States

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Checks & Balances 

Congress was allowed to dismiss the president's idea because of the system of checks & balances.

 a system that allows each branch of a government to amend or veto acts of another branch so as to prevent any one branch from exerting too much power

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Consent

It's important to ask your parents for consent before leaving the house. 

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

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Democracy 

Over the years, more countries converted their governments into democracy's , giving more power to the people. 

A government where the citizens are given power in government decisions through voting. 

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Declaration of Independence

 The Declaration of Independence states that all men are born equal. 

The fundamental document that established the United States 

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Dictatorship 

When a country falls under a dictatorship, the citizen's freedom is taken. 

a form of government when one person or group has ultimate power over a country

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Direct Democracy 

Ancient Greece had a direct democracy in order to give power to their people. 

A system where the citizens are completely in charge of government decisions 

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Federalism 

George Washington was a firm believer in federalism.

The rule that allows power to be spread to all different branches of the government. 

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Freedom 

America's biggest factor that attracts others is it's promise of freedom.

The ability to do whatever you'd like without control

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Ideals 

Peace and absolute freedom are popular ideals.

The standard or best option 

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Indirect Democracy 

Even though Americans vote to choose the president and what laws are passed, their representatives have the final word because they live in an indirect democracy.

A system of government where the people make government choices through representatives 

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Judicial Reviews 

The Supreme court has the power to deem an upcoming law unconstitutional through judical reviews.

a procedure which allows a civil court of law to review the validity of certain laws 

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Justify 

It's important to justify laws before putting them into action.

to show or prove correct 

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Liberty 

The Pledge of Allegiance promises liberty and justice for all. 

the state of being free within society from restrictions imposed by authority 

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Limited Government 

The president isn't allowed to pass any law they seem fit due to the fact that we live in a limited government.

System which states authorities are given limited power by pre-defined limits of a constitution or other list of rules. 

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Monarchy 

In a complete monarchy, the royal family is the most powerful group of people in the country. 

A form of government with a monarch or royal family in charge of it. 

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Oligarchy 

The corporation is ruled by a small group of people, or an oligarchy.

a small group of people having control over a country, organization, or institution

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Preamble 

The preamble of the American constitution starts with "We the People".

An introduction statement

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Theocracy

In America, we try and separate church and state because we don't live in threocracy. 

A form of government that rules in the name of God or a god.

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Principal

 President is a principal role in the American government.

Something or someone very important 

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Representative 

Since we live in a democracy, we choose representatives to speak on behalf of our country and or state.

a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for others 

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Regime 

A countries regime is it's laws and rules set in place in order to keep the country safe. 

a system or planned way of doing things

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Security 

The president of a country usually has a very strong security staff in order to prevent any dangerous situations.

To be free from danger or threat

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Separation of Powers 

The different branches of the government all have a certain function due to the Seperation of Powers that executes certain parts of the constitution to each area. 

an act of holding the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.

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United States Constitution 

The United States Constitution was set into action in 1778.

A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed

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Tyranny

Due to the outcome of the election, many Americans fear the countries government will turn to tyranny.

A cruel or oppressive government 

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Popular Sovereignty

America is known for freedom and the Popular Sovereignty.

A document that places the power of the government into the hands of the people, through elected representatives. 

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