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Unit 1:Test Review
Test Review
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History
11th Grade
01/25/2017

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Term

#1

Democracy

Definition

 

  • Any form of Government in which political power is excersised by all citizens , either directly or through their elected representatives. 
Term

#2

Direct Democracy



Definition
  • All citizens participate in government
  • There are no representatives in government; The citizens vote on everything.
  • All citizens create public policy if they want to.
Term

#3

Indirect Democracy (Representative/republic)

Definition
  • All citizens particpate in government.
  • Picked representatives vote on laws for the people.
  • Regular elections
  • Representatives are "Usually" held responsible by the constitution. 
Term

#4

Autocracy

Definition

Controlled by one individual. King, Queen 

(Ruled by one)

Term

#5

Monarchy

Definition

Ruled by a (monarch)

(Inherited)

Term

#6

Absoulte Monarch

Definition
Total control
Term

#7

Constitutional Monarchy

Definition
(Limited Power)
Term

#8

Dictatorship


Definition
Absolute rule by a dictator(Taken by force)
Term

#9

oligarichy

Definition
Rule by few people in power
Term

#10

Aristocratic (oligarchy)

Definition
Ruled by a noble land owner.
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#11

Theocratic/Anarchy

Definition
Ruled by a god or a higher power./ No government at all.
Term

#12

Ammendments

 #1-5

Definition
  1. Freedom to believe in, or say something to a certain extent.
  2. Freedom to have protection.
  3. The right to reject a soilder being quartered.
  4. The right to have our privacy
  5. The right of not having to speak out.
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#13

Ammendments

#6-10

Definition
  1. Right to a speedy trial
  2. Suits at common law.
  3. No excessice bail
  4. Protect rights not in the constitution.
  5. Stop trying to impose on states rights
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#14

 

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