Anarchy

The town when into anarchy when the dictator became the leader.

chaos accruing because of poor leadership

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Aristocracy

Some will choose their town to be the town of an aristocracy.

only the "highest class" (rich, educated people) can make decisions

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Autocracy

The ruler wanted unlimited power so he made his nation to be an autocracy.

ruled by one that has full power

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Bill of Rights

The bill of rights helps people understand their rights.

first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution

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Checks and Balances

 In order for our country to be good, it's all up to checks and balances.

a system with 3 government branches and each branch can change or stop another branch

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Consent (C)

Barack Obama had to consent before running for president.

permission for something to happen

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Democracy

If it weren't for democracy, everything will be run by whatever one person thinks.

the people giving the government ideas on what to do

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Declaration of Independence

Colonies are free because of the declaration of independence. 

a formal statement written/signed by Thomas Jefferson on July 4, 1776

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Dictatorship

Nobody has freedom while living in a dictatorship country.

One person has full power

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Direct Democracy

Some feel that direct democracy gives the people too much power.

power is directly given to the people instead of the representatives

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Federalism

Leaders realized that federalism allowed more control to the president.

gives central authority to the federal government with limited states' rights

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Freedom (C)

The US is known for having freedom and/or being a free country. 

the right to speak whatever you want without control

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Ideals (C)

One that loves their country pictures it as being ideal.

perfection

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Indirect Democracy

Since the people choose things in an indirect democracy, it's a fair country.

people choose what representative(s) to work on their behalf

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Judicial Review

During the judicial review, the judge considered all of the evidence that had been presented to the lower court judge

high courts review of a ruling by actions of the legislative branch

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Justify (C)

The guy tried to justify his wife’s death with a claim of self-defense.

to offer a reasonable explanation for a certain action

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Liberty (C)

In some countries, people don't have the liberty to carry weapons.

the freedom to do as one pleases

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Limited Government

The United States is a limited republic also known as a limited government.

controlling body that's power exists with limits that are by a source of authority (Constitution)

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Monarchy

The country stopped being a monarchy because of the rude and selfish king.

an area controlled by a queen or king (monarch)

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Oligarchy

According to some people, the town is an oligarchy and is comprised of the richest men of the planet.

territory controlled by a few people

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Preamble

The constitution's preamble gives out the main details about what is about to be said/done.

an announcement used to describe what is about to be read/said

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Theocracy

Ones that don't believe in religious groups, don't find theocracy as a form of government.

religious officials are the leaders

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Principle (C)

Democracy operates on the principle that everyone should be treated equally.

a state of being

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Representative (C)

The representative of the country is responsible for making and passing or not passing the laws.

someone that is chosen to speak for others

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Regime (C)

The criminals were punished harshly because of the country's military regime.

a style of rule

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Security (C)

Some security was hired to keep harm from the president.

type of police force that's in charge of guarding someone or something

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Separation of Powers

The separation of powers in America divides the power into 3 different branches.

a political system that is split into different branches to avoid consolidation

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United States Constitution

The United States Constitution guarantees freedom of speech.

a united states document that has laws and principles

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Tyranny (C)

The Emporer's tyranny caused so many deaths of citizens.

cruel use of power

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Popular Sovereignty

Because of popular sovereignty, people have the right to vote.

a government created by the will of the people

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